For Halifax homeless population, dry socks are a matter of health
The North End Community Health Centre is seeing more of a need for foot care services among people in Halifax’s homeless community. Exposure to moisture and the challenge of getting clean dry socks are contributing factors.
![For Halifax homeless population, dry socks are a matter of health](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6994985.1697202052!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/roy-bussey.jpg)
![Roy Bussey has been finding it difficult to keep his socks dry while living outside, which has led to a number of problems with his feet this year including trench foot. A man in a red jacket is shown kneeling down in bare feet, showing his socks both in his hands with other pairs on the grass beside him.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6994985.1697202052!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/roy-bussey.jpg)
The North End Community Health Centre is seeing more of a need for foot care services among people in Halifax’s homeless community. Exposure to moisture and the challenge of getting clean dry socks are contributing factors.