A sculpture of Jesus Christ as a homeless man on a park bench has been unveiled in Manchester city centre. Church of England leaders hope the poignant symbol will challenge the public to reflect and act on the city’s growing homelessness crisis. ‘Jesus the Homeless’ depicts a figure wrapped in a blanket lying on a […]
Mathew Street, in the heart of Liverpool, is known the world over as the birthplace of the Beatles and attracts thousands of visitors every day. But, as in every other town and city in the country, begging is a major concern. The city council – which has launched a new plan aimed at moving the […]
Outreach workers in Scottish cities can make an instant payout of up to £200 for anything from haircuts to hotel rooms as part of a radical approach to entrenched rough sleeping. Larger spends of up to £2,000 are discussed back at base with a senior manager. The funding, which comes directly from the Scottish government, is […]
A team of volunteers – dubbed the Sandwich Angels – tackle a mountain of loaves donated by local supermarkets turning them into much needed butties for 18 local soup kitchens. According to a report in the Manchester Evening News, the idea – from the Angels’ founder Christina Howard – was to take the pressure off […]
Welfare reforms are contributing to homelessness among young people aged 16 to 24, a charity warns. New research from the charity Homeless Link found changes to welfare benefit entitlements are making it more difficult for young people to access housing. The charity’s survey of councils, youth homelessness services, and homeless youths found 92% of respondents […]
The number of homeless dying on the street or in temporary accommodation has more than doubled over the last five years. Research by The Guardian reveals the death rate rising year-on-year to an average of one a week – and is said to be a substantial underestimate. The figures jump from 31 in 2013 to […]
New research reveals that the majority of councils in England are struggling to find any stable housing for homeless people in their area, leaving them forced to place more and more people in unstable temporary accommodation. The Homelessness Monitor: England, an annual independent study funded by Crisis and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and carried out by Heriot-Watt […]
We have all seen the news reports of the terrible conflict in Syria and consequent refugee crisis over the past few years. What these people – particularly the children – have witnessed and experienced first-hand is beyond comprehension. So we here at Sefton Supported Housing Group feel immense pride that we have been able to […]
Most people take access to a GP for granted, but if you become homeless it’s not always so easy. Healthwatch England looked at one project helping to raise awareness of your rights when it comes to registering with a GP. They found that not having a permanent place to call home may have a negative […]
The man dubbed Liverpool’s ‘friendliest’ homeless person is no longer on the streets – and has just launched his own new business. Brian Phillips is also known as Mr Old Hall Street after he spent nearly six months living in an alcove of the Liverpool ECHO’s headquarters. Brian, who told The Echo he moved to […]
