Janine S WhiteApr 23 minWorld Autism Awareness Day and HomelessnessNow that there is more awareness around autism, the prevalence of diagnosis is growing but has the housing sector kept up with these...
Janine S WhiteMar 234 minIt's safe housing, right?Following a recent report from the BBC that asylum seekers are being placed in unworthy homes by the home office it is time to look at...
Janine S WhiteMar 82 minInternational women’s day 8th MarchWhen we discuss homelessness or poverty, we often talk about the barriers and the dire circumstances that people are in. Today is...
Janine S WhiteMar 42 min200,000 refugees heading to the UKThe humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has been covered from many angles in the media and the devastation to lives has been monumental. At...
Janine S WhiteFeb 192 minThe Dangers of SafetyMany young people have difficulties within the family home due to personality clashes, abuse, or fallout. It can make going home not only...
rachelcgeorgeJan 294 minThe Unknown SoldierAn exhibition exploring the experiences of homelessness amongst veterans in the UK opened yesterday. The exhibition, called The Unknown...
Janine S WhiteJan 82 min16,000 children witness domestic violenceThe tree is still up, and the remnants of presents are scattered across the floor. Yet the children sit still in their room. Afraid to go...
rachelcgeorgeJan 52 minBeat The Streets Music Festival 2022On Sunday 30th January, Beat The Streets festival takes place once again in Nottingham. Over 50 artists will perform in the city-wide...
rachelcgeorgeDec 25, 20214 minChristmas Plans for the HomelessToday, millions of people across the UK will sit down for a Christmas dinner with their family and friends. On Christmas day, people...
Poppi KnightDec 19, 20212 minWhen will Everyone be In? In 2019, the Conservative Party Manifesto pledged to put a stop to ‘the blight of rough sleeping by the end of the next Parliament’...
Josh MillerDec 15, 20213 minThe Real Living WageThe cost of living has risen exponentially in recent times, with wages failing to rise accordingly. Low wages and limited working hours...
Josh MillerNov 27, 20213 minShould we have to ‘earn a living’?The idea of ‘earning a living’, has been long ingrained into our society. Whether it’s family members, teachers, employers, friends or...
rachelcgeorgeNov 24, 20212 minTwo Million Pensioners Live in PovertyThe charity Age UK states that the number of pensioners living in poverty is now greater than 2 million. A third of Asian older people...
Poppi KnightNov 21, 20213 minThe Correlation between Domestic Violence and Homelessness during the Pandemic.Over the last (nearly) two years, to stay safe many of us have spent more time at home than usual but staying home does not equate to...
Emily ErithNov 17, 20213 minMake it Green this Black Friday As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, infusing panic across the retail and online space maybe this year is time for change. Not just...
Josh MillerNov 8, 20213 minCause or Effect? - Substance Misuse. Substance misuse within the homeless community is a huge and prevalent problem. Whether it be misuse of alcohol or drugs, both have...
Janine S WhiteNov 6, 20214 minDid You Think of the Homeless on World Suicide Day?We know, we know, World Suicide Day came and went. We are over a month late but that is the intention. Who did you think about when you...
Janine S WhiteOct 23, 20212 minThe Face of Poverty is ChangingPhoto by Liv Bruce on Unsplash The Legatum Institute has released a report showing that the face of poverty is changing. Poverty was...
Josh MillerOct 20, 20213 minThe Universal Credit cutIn response to the economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the government announced an uplift for those on...
Janine S WhiteOct 18, 20214 minHousing Jargon BustersWhen it comes to housing and contracts in any circumstance, some terms are thrown around in letters, phone calls, and in person. For this...