On their way to Wales’ Six Nations opener against Italy last weekend, rugby fan Jonathan Morgan and his group of friends found themselves with a spare ticket to the Principality Stadium encounter. A last-minute cancellation meant the group of seven was now down to six. Rather than trying to sell the ticket, the group opted […]
The Chartered Institute of Housing president Aileen Evans has today (5th February) launched a new guide to help housing organisations raise their game on mental health. The guide, developed with support from the mental health charity Mind, sets out six things the sector can do to make everyone who works in housing more aware and […]
Smart new trainers are set to be handed out to homeless people in Liverpool -thanks to some kind-hearted businessmen. The owners of a new, Liverpool-based, online shoe retailer – Fino Footwear – are making the generous donation of custom-made shoes to those sleeping rough in the city, reports the Liverpool Echo. Fino is run by […]
THE chief executive of Wirral’s YMCA hostel for homeless people has expressed concerns over the increasing number of people using its services. Nigel Hughes’ comments came after the ‘Sleep Ferry Well’ appeal, organised by Woodside Ferry Village and Samelco Web Technology, presented the YMCA with much-needed heavy duty army camp beds and other sundries for people […]
A homeless shelter in Glasgow has announced it will allow dogs to stay with their owners, following advice from housing providers. The Glasgow City Mission will supply items such as food, bedding and treats for pets from 24 January. In November Simon Community Scotland issued guidance with Dogs Trust on the matter, highlighting how dogs […]
London’s Pleasance Theatre is set to be turned into a sauna next month as a cast telling the stories of LGBTQ homeless people takes to the stage. The play, ‘No Sweat’, created by former Cardboard Citizens assistant director Vicky Moran, explores how prejudice and austerity intersect to create a critical situation for young LGBTQ people – […]
The funding will see jobcentre staff joining outreach teams on the streets to speak to people sleeping rough, helping them to claim their benefits, find new work, secure stable accommodation and direct them to additional support. Staff will be able to spend more time working with charities and other organisations to help people who are […]
A new report says stigma around homelessness and social exclusion stop rough sleepers accessing appropriate healthcare – leading to early deaths. The research – commissioned by homeless charities Thames Reach and St Mungo’s and the Greater London Authority – has looked into deaths among those who had moved on from rough sleeping, supported by Tenant […]
Growing numbers of vulnerable homeless people are being fined, given criminal convictions and even imprisoned for begging and rough sleeping. Despite updated Home Office guidance at the start of the year, which instructs councils not to target people for being homeless and sleeping rough, the Guardian has found over 50 local authorities with public space […]
The installation of beds at Bosco House sit-up service has gone down well with rough sleepers. The Murphy beds, which fold up into cupboards for storage during the day, were installed just before Xmas and have led to an increase in demand by rough sleepers. Despite being contracted by Sefton Council to provide six places […]
