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August 7, 2023
Everyone Has a Role to Play in Ending Homelessness
In this blog, our CEO Dr Lígia Teixeira talks about Prince William's new program, Homewards, aims to change the national conversation about homelessness and end it for good.
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August 7, 2023
Ending youth homelessness, with evidence
In this blog our latest ambassador for the End it With Evidence Campaign, Paul Morrish, Chief Executive of LandAid, talks about his commitment to bring together key stakeholders and utilise rigorous research to inform decision-making and tackle the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness.
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August 7, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: ‘Two toilet rolls and a washing tablet.’
Read more about and listen to one of the Orwell Prize shortlisted submissions by Carolyn Atkinson. In this piece, Carolyn highlights the unsafe and unsuitable accommodation faced by women seeking refuge.
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August 7, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Destitute by design
Hear from Daniel Trilling, Orwell Prize shortlisted candidate, in their article that looks at the role the immigration system currently plays in causing poverty and homelessness.
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August 7, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Cost of exempt accommodation
Read Jack Simpson's article which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting homelessness. The article raises concerns around the true cost of exempt accommodation.
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August 7, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: An Existence
In this Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness shortlisted piece, Zohra Naciri describes the experience of 'hidden homelessness' in the UK, reflecting on their life, work, and struggles with finding affordable housing in London.
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August 7, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: 'The loss is part of me now'
In this blog post, we share one of Vicky Spratt's shortlisted pieces for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. It sheds light on how Temporary Accommodation, such as bed and breakfasts, hostels, and privately owned properties, is often unsafe and unsuitable for families and children.
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August 7, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Making women count
Read one of the Orwell Prize shortlisted submissions by Lucy Campbell. In this article Lucy highlights the unique struggles faced by women experiencing homelessness, including the constant fear of violence and the hidden nature of their rough sleeping.
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