LOCAL councillor and recently-appointed Sarum Counselling trustee Jo Broom spoke to an audience at Sarum Counselling’s annual meeting about the varied and valuable service offered by Salisbury Walk-in Health Clinic to people in the city.

As nurse practitioner and manager at the clinic she stated there are as many as 78 homeless people on the streets of Salisbury on any one day to whom the clinic offers a service of access to health care and advice.

Her hope is to mount a campaign to raise funds to provide a much-needed night shelter.

Sarum counselling, a charity providing professional, accessible and affordable counselling in the Salisbury area, reported its continuing aim to expand its service to those experiencing troubled times in their lives.

Caroline Griffiths, vice chairman, said this was especially necessary in the current economic climate, which has created extra stress for many people.

Appreciated thanks and a farewell presentation were given to Patrick Coate, retiring treasurer and fundraiser, pictured above with Sarum members.