Homeless ex-prisoners are significantly more likely to reoffend than those living in housing, in what charities have described as a “merry-go-round” in which people are “swept into prison and then dumped back on to the streets”. Data obtained from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) under a freedom of information request showed that out of all […]
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A group of volunteers took to the streets to give homeless people and rough sleepers food, drink and haircuts. Street Angels UK held their first homeless outreach outside Clayton Square on Friday, providing those on the streets with food, drink, and haircuts, reports the Liverpool Echo. Street Angels UK was formed in November 2018 to […]
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Hundreds of children face becoming homeless during the school summer holidays because of the housing crisis, council leaders have warned. The Local Government Association (LGA) estimates that 320 children in England could be placed in temporary accommodation over the next six weeks. It is calling on the next prime minister to make tackling homelessness an […]
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Beggars living in a small town in Sweden now need to buy a permit if they want to collect money on the streets. The permit, which was introduced in the town of Eskilstuna last week, costs 250 SEK (£21) per person, and is valid for up to three months. It applies to designated areas around […]
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Liverpool’s homelessness services could soon have to put limits on who can access help because of an increase in people from other parts of the country needing help, the council’s housing boss has warned. But provision for homeless people in Liverpool is more extensive than what’s offered by many other local authorities throughout the country. […]
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Actor Michael Sheen has admitted he gave “everything I have” to fund the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff. The Bafta-nominated actor revealed he gave a substantial amount of his own money to fund the event that was held in the capital between July 27 and August 3. He had to “put it all on the […]
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The Whitechapel Centre is now offering advice on housing and homelessness through an online chat service on it’s website. The free, confidential advice service is available to anyone who is a Merseyside resident and has concerns about their housing situation. The online advice is in addition to daily drop-in advice sessions it runs in a […]
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Liverpool Council has emphatically refused what the city’s Mayor has labelled a ‘sinister’ bid from the government to acquire sensitive personal date of rough sleepers that could lead to their deportation. Earlier this month, The Observer revealed how the Home Office had drawn up a secret plan to acquire the information about non-UK rough sleepers using […]
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The Department for Work and Pensions has developed training for Jobcentre Customer Service Managers with guidance from expert organisations, including Crisis, Homeless Link and Shelter. The new coaching is aimed at ensuring people experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of becoming homeless, get access to all relevant services offered by the department. The managers will […]
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Brighton could set a new precedent for UK cities when councillors debate whether to adopt a Homeless Bill of Rights. The city council will be asked if they will sign up to enshrine 13 rights for homeless people at a full council meeting, covering access to decent emergency accommodation, the right to use public spaces, […]
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From Prison To Homeless On The Streets
/in News /by Jamie LeemingHomeless ex-prisoners are significantly more likely to reoffend than those living in housing, in what charities have described as a “merry-go-round” in which people are “swept into prison and then dumped back on to the streets”. Data obtained from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) under a freedom of information request showed that out of all […]
Haircuts For The Homeless Of Liverpool
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA group of volunteers took to the streets to give homeless people and rough sleepers food, drink and haircuts. Street Angels UK held their first homeless outreach outside Clayton Square on Friday, providing those on the streets with food, drink, and haircuts, reports the Liverpool Echo. Street Angels UK was formed in November 2018 to […]
Children Facing Homelessness Over Summer
/in News /by Jamie LeemingHundreds of children face becoming homeless during the school summer holidays because of the housing crisis, council leaders have warned. The Local Government Association (LGA) estimates that 320 children in England could be placed in temporary accommodation over the next six weeks. It is calling on the next prime minister to make tackling homelessness an […]
A Licence To Beg??
/in News /by Jamie LeemingBeggars living in a small town in Sweden now need to buy a permit if they want to collect money on the streets. The permit, which was introduced in the town of Eskilstuna last week, costs 250 SEK (£21) per person, and is valid for up to three months. It applies to designated areas around […]
Homeless Services Under Pressure
/in News /by Jamie LeemingLiverpool’s homelessness services could soon have to put limits on who can access help because of an increase in people from other parts of the country needing help, the council’s housing boss has warned. But provision for homeless people in Liverpool is more extensive than what’s offered by many other local authorities throughout the country. […]
Hollywood Film Star Puts His Own Money Into Homeless World Cup
/in News /by Jamie LeemingActor Michael Sheen has admitted he gave “everything I have” to fund the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff. The Bafta-nominated actor revealed he gave a substantial amount of his own money to fund the event that was held in the capital between July 27 and August 3. He had to “put it all on the […]
Online Advice For The Homeless Of Liverpool
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThe Whitechapel Centre is now offering advice on housing and homelessness through an online chat service on it’s website. The free, confidential advice service is available to anyone who is a Merseyside resident and has concerns about their housing situation. The online advice is in addition to daily drop-in advice sessions it runs in a […]
Council Refuses To Give Details Of Rough Sleepers
/in News /by Jamie LeemingLiverpool Council has emphatically refused what the city’s Mayor has labelled a ‘sinister’ bid from the government to acquire sensitive personal date of rough sleepers that could lead to their deportation. Earlier this month, The Observer revealed how the Home Office had drawn up a secret plan to acquire the information about non-UK rough sleepers using […]
Support For Homeless At Job Centres
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThe Department for Work and Pensions has developed training for Jobcentre Customer Service Managers with guidance from expert organisations, including Crisis, Homeless Link and Shelter. The new coaching is aimed at ensuring people experiencing homelessness, and those at risk of becoming homeless, get access to all relevant services offered by the department. The managers will […]
A ‘Bill Of Rights’ For The Homeless
/in News /by Jamie LeemingBrighton could set a new precedent for UK cities when councillors debate whether to adopt a Homeless Bill of Rights. The city council will be asked if they will sign up to enshrine 13 rights for homeless people at a full council meeting, covering access to decent emergency accommodation, the right to use public spaces, […]