Rough sleepers exposed to mental health ‘crisis’ on London streets

Rough sleepers exposed to mental health ‘crisis’ on London streets

Homelessness is on the rise in London with increasing numbers of people forced to spend a night on the streets.
Drugs and alcohol are often identified as key factors – but the link between sleeping rough and mental illness goes under the radar.

Over 120,000 British children will be homeless this winter

Over 120,000 British children will be homeless this winter

By Joe Mount     More than 120,000 children in the UK will be homeless this Christmas, according to a report by the charity Shelter. This is the equivalent of four children at every school in the country. This figure comprising children living in temporary accommodation, such as emergency bed and breakfasts and hostels, or […]

PM unveils package designed to prevent homelessness

"As a first step towards this change, I'm announcing a new £40 million package to both prevent and tackle the causes of homelessness.

PM unveils package designed to prevent homelessness

  Theresa May has announced a £40 million package designed to prevent homelessness by intervening to help individuals and families before they end up on the streets. The Prime Minister said that the move was a first step in a policy shift moving the focus away from dealing with the consequences of homelessness and putting […]

One freezing morning in Manchester, meet the people sleeping rough on our streets

In this special report Jennifer Williams catches a glimpse of the lives of those that sleep rough on Manchester's streets

One freezing morning in Manchester, meet the people sleeping rough on our streets

BY JENNIFER WILLIAMS The figure in the Royal Exchange doorway is motionless.   It’s 8.45am. Commuters are rushing through St Ann’s Square in the icy drizzle, heads bent over coffee cups as drama quietly plays out nearby. Kelly is vaguely known to the council’s homelessness team, but they don’t know her well. “I’ve not come […]

The UK’s hidden homeless crisis at Christmas

"At Christmas time, they [others] are preparing the table and enjoying the Christmas moment…[it makes me feel] I want a family." Kris.

The UK’s hidden homeless crisis at Christmas

Homelessness has soared since 2010 Natalie Bloomer Sleeping rough is never easy but at Christmas it’s particularly hard. The hoards of shoppers, the lights, and the carols, only serve to remind those who won’t be celebrating with loved ones, just what they’re missing. Christmas can also be a time when conflict between homeless people increases. […]

Manchester City Council uses empty buildings for rough sleepers

Manchester City Council uses empty buildings for rough sleepers

The former Hulme Library building and the former Beech Mount Children’s Home in Harpurhey are among the first in a series of buildings which will be used by rough sleepers.

Charity accuse Manchester City Council of lying about homeless figures

A charity has accused Manchester City Council of lying about homeless figures, saying that they don’t paint a ‘true reflection’ of the situation in the city.

The Manchester Angels, who help to keep people safe in the city at night, believe that the council’s yearly audits strongly under-estimate the amount of those living rough in the city.

The charity was set up by Wesley Hall last year following the death of Stockport teenager Adam Pickup in 2013.

Lock-Out Privatisation at Manchester Royal Infirmary on Saturday May 30th, from 12pm

On Saturday 30th May, citizens of Manchester are uniting to show their support for the NHS. Padlocks, covered in reasons why individuals love the NHS, will be secured to the gates of MRI from 12 – 1pm. The event ‘Locking-out Privatisation’ is a celebration of everything people love about the NHS, with music, speeches and free food for all who attend.

Manchester City Council Health & Scrutiny Committee Live Feed Now Mental Health Draft Budget expected!

Manchester City Council Health & Scrutiny Committee Live Feed Now Mental Health Draft Budget expected!

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