A health protection kit, containing a selection of Nelson's homoeopathic remedies and Smith & Nephew products, is being distributed to homeless people through hostels.
Each kit contains a leaflet explaining how to use the remedies, which include arnica, calendula cream, dressings and sun protection lotion, and contact details for medical services. The kit's producers, Dr Jules Eden (general practitioner, London) and Nelsons, say that the aim of the pack is to provide non-abusable, non-resaleable medication that can prevent medical problems worsening until help can be obtained from the medical services.