As 2022 draws to a conclusion, it is helpful to reflect back over the year to celebrate successes and learn lessons from those areas that were more challenging. It is also a good time to think about plans for 2023 and beyond. Our desire is to support our residents who have experienced homelessness. I am …
Image by Lonel Stanciu from Pixabay In York, over 100 Ukrainian refugees have arrived to be housed by generous local families. Those opening their homes to help those in acute plight are wonderfully kind and will make a real difference. Providing a home is only one part of the equation of support. York City of …
Photo: kevin-buckert-unsplash The atrocious situation in Ukraine has brought the awful plight of refugees close to home. These are people from Central and Eastern Europe that are being displaced by Russian military intervention. Nearly 4m people have been displaced, either internally in Ukraine or to neighbouring countries. The response of the British public has been …
I recently attended a seminar about gambling-related financial harm, hosted by GamCare. This blog focuses on the devastating impacts gambling addictions can have on family, friends, and colleagues. I will use the term ‘affected others’ to represent those most impacted by someone who is addicted to gambling. It is estimated that up to 6 affected …
I attended the Homeless Impact Forum #Impactforum2022, hosted by Centre for Homeless Impact on 27 January 2022, so thought I would share some of the pearls of wisdom. Homelessness remains a significant issue in many communities. For many it is hard to access subsidised long term housing support. For others there is too limited an …
What happened at the national Homelessness Impact Forum? Read More »
As I write, Christmas 2021 is only a few days away. Shops have been full of seasonal merchandise for weeks. The Christmas market in York is in full swing. Stalls full of fascinating gift ideas, all sorts of foods and drinks to tempt a curious purchase, and a vibrant mixture of visitors and locals enjoying …
During the recent summit at COP26 in Glasgow, over 30,000 delegates from around 200 countries convened to discuss solutions to global issues regarding the environment. Pledges were made to shift away from coal production and slash methane emissions. There was a drive to commit to reducing overall emissions to net zero. The UK government is …
At Restore we take pride in the quality of the accommodation we offer residents and are constantly working to upgrade facilities. Providing a lovely home makes such a large difference in our residents’ overall wellbeing. This in turn gives motivation to tackle complex needs elsewhere in their lives. Our focus is to help those who …
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Do you remember when you were at primary school and during the lunch break there was a game of football or netball, or something similar? Did you have to line up whilst the team captains went in turns to pick someone for their team? The really sporty kids were always picked first, and the slower …
I am walking along listening to music on my phone, thinking about where I am going, walking past other people also going about their daily lives. Then I walk through an underpass. I cannot help but spot there is a bundle of blankets ahead and I can see someone huddled up inside. Not surprisingly there …
Due to the impacts of the Delta variant of Covid, the UK has extended the period of lockdown until 19 July. But some measures such as the rent eviction ban brought in at the start of the pandemic are now beginning to unwind. These changes in measures could create significant impacts on individuals and families …
Will Homelessness Increase once Covid Rent Eviction Moratorium Ends? Read More »
So why the picture?… Read on… Probably for most of us, the only time we encounter people without a home may be when we walk around York or another city and see someone tucked up in a sleeping bag, huddled in an empty shop doorway or in an underpass. Some may be just sleeping or …
Being Homeless is more than seeing someone sleeping rough.. Read More »
