Two years ago, I was homeless, living next to a bin outside MacDonald’s on the streets of Blackpool. When someone from the local council did come to speak to me, it was to move me on. At 2am one night,
People need help and housing, not being called a criminal “I grew up in Scotland, but I was in and out of children’s homes since I was ten. My nan brought me up before then because my mum couldn’t cope,
The path back from rough sleeping is never straightforward. Often, simply giving someone a bed or place to stay is not enough; we also need to address people’s emotional needs and help them cope with the psychological effects of homelessness.
Homelessness is extremely harmful to peoples wellbeing and health. Many people who sleep rough will suffer from multiple health conditions such as mental health problems
Fantastic informational video headlined “Walking The Pavement” highlighting some of the homeless crisis in Blackpool and the great work being done to help. Please scroll
We asked the homeless to use one single word to describe being homeless. We’re sure you can imagine there aren’t many positive adjectives. It’s a
Two years ago, I was homeless, living next to a bin outside MacDonald’s on the streets of Blackpool. When someone from the local council did
As part of our push to make the homeless directory as comprehensive as possible we now have an online form right here at the website.
People need help and housing, not being called a criminal “I grew up in Scotland, but I was in and out of children’s homes since
The path back from rough sleeping is never straightforward. Often, simply giving someone a bed or place to stay is not enough; we also need
Amazing Graze is a Blackpool & Fylde Coast community cafe that goes way beyond the call of duty. They open their doors to provide amazing
