Photo by Mat Amp Instagram @matamp67 Please note: this report talks about sexual abuse In this report guest reporter GG talks about the incredible lack of consideration given to the numerous issues faced by women experiencing homelessness. Hello, I’m going to talk a bit about being a woman and having experience of homelessness and […]
I’m excited, nervous, fearful, pensive and hopeful for the new lockdown lifting and learning what Covid has demonstrated about the human race. Finally, a return to normal life. What is that now…? People behaving with compassion, real consideration for other human beings, sharing wisdoms and resources freely and discovering new connections, humility with circumstances beyond […]
For the last two years we’ve been living in very uncertain times, in fear, in isolation, separated from our loved ones, passed from pillar to post under the yoke and tyranny of one farcical lock down rule to yet another even more ridiculous one, not knowing if we were coming or going, obeying these rules […]
Photo by Mat Amp Instagram @matamp67 This article mentions child sexual abuse, abuse and domestic violence. There are no graphic details. In this piece, guest reporter GG talks about the importance of libraries as safe spaces for vulnerable women and how she thinks they might be shutting them down on the quiet. Audio Transcription. I […]
A Vagabond’s Tale, At the gates of silence. Revealed? These words are inspired by my own experiences, strength and hopes. A decision to apply to volunteer in the UK, this information was passed on by a Childhood friend, in Brittany, North of France, where I come from. Agreement signed to volunteer for An organisation supporting […]
Hello, everyone. Thank you for tuning into another video. I’m sorry I haven’t posted, I’ve been really unwell. I had to go to hospital yesterday and I still have a very high fever and quite a bad cough. And it’s just been really difficult to even kind of move around or do anything or read, […]
We were in temporary accommodation provided by the council through a private agency. It was clean and nice and everything was there, fridge freezer, cooker with oven, carpets and wools decorated. I had plenty of food stored in the freezer and fridge due to the Covid-19. I only went to shops once a week but […]
Shift: “I really had quite long bit of my life struggling with just the way that the system is. It’s just really nice to see an alternative and people gaining strength in that as well. I think it’s really important, and I’m just so happy that It’s there happening.” In this interview Shift speaks to […]
We are community reporters from all over the UK who are experiencing, or have experienced, homelessness. Using our mobile phones, we document our first-hand insights and the experiences of others in our communities. Our mission To share our stories and insights as people with experience of homelessness, in order to challenge stereotypes, and create a […]
We are community reporters from all over the UK who are experiencing, or have experienced, homelessness. Using our mobile phones, we document our first-hand insights and the experiences of others in our communities. Our mission To share our stories and insights as people with experience of homelessness, in order to challenge stereotypes, and create a […]
The Story Behind the Story: I wrote that My thoughts on International Refugee Week was predominantly to create awareness. Great Britain is quite an inclusive country, as we know it. Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular reasons people from other parts of the world consider the UK to be their home. […]
“Humans and non-humans have the inherent capacity for wholeness, regeneration, healing and transformation.” (Avril Bellinger, Principles of the strengths approach) Firstly, what a name for an event!!! Straight away I was interested in the Centre for Homelessness Research and Practice’s annual conference on ‘Homelessness, Psychology and Policy’, and really looked forward to seeing how this […]
To note, the information and quotes in this report are taken from The I newspaper’s investigation on Oxevision NHS psychiatric wards are video monitoring children and adults 24 hours a day, sparking privacy fears (inews.co.uk), first posted on September 24, 2023. The report also summarises The national survivor user network’s open letter Open letter on […]
Maya Bly – Listen Up! Hub
Maya Bly is a journalist and organiser with many years’ experience in activism and not-for-profit organisations. Due to a long-standing health condition, she is unable to work full time. She was made homeless in 2017 when the DWP wrongly removed her benefits and she was placed in emergency temporary accommodation, a set of circumstances that […]