Homelessness

Folk will be braving a 'skeep out' in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral this November

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Folk set to brave icy night-time temperatures for event at historic venue

The city council has been blasted for its

The city council has been blasted for its

Council blasted over 'inhumane' homelessness policy

A rough sleeper has spoken on the harsh realities of homelessness in Norwich

A rough sleeper has spoken on the harsh realities of homelessness in Norwich

'Not everyone wants help': Rough sleeper reveals reality of life on the streets

Broadland District and South Norfolk councils have come together to purchase eight properties to house those at risk of homelessness

Broadland District and South Norfolk councils have come together to purchase eight properties to house those at risk of homelessness

Buildings bought for those at risk of homelessness will save councils 'thousands'

City folk have been encouraged to

City folk have been encouraged to

Appeal for public to 'take action' as rough sleepers face soaring temperatures

The rubber strips of spikes were laid near the St Stephens Street entrance to M&S in Norwich city centre

The rubber strips of spikes were laid near the St Stephens Street entrance to M&S in Norwich city centre

M&S apologises after spiked anti-sleeping strips installed in window

Webster Court flats completed in just three weeks. Catherine Little, executive housing director, and Andrew Savage, executive development director, of Broadland housing association.

Webster Court flats completed in just three weeks. Catherine Little, executive housing director, and Andrew Savage, executive development director, of Broadland housing association.

First look inside city flats built in THREE days

Richard Walsh, who used to be homeless

Richard Walsh, who used to be homeless

Former homeless man urges people to talk to rough sleepers

A homeless person living on the street

A homeless person living on the street

Affordable housing is final key to prevent homelessness

St Martins has launched its winter campaign to make people aware of homelessness

St Martins has launched its winter campaign to make people aware of homelessness

'I felt like a nobody': What it's like to sleep rough in freezing weather

The first of the flats is lifted into place by a giant crane

The first of the flats is lifted into place by a giant crane

Block of flats for the homeless built in just three days

A participant from the Bloom project, run by The Feed, which helps women back into the workplace

A participant from the Bloom project, run by The Feed, which helps women back into the workplace

'I've got my mojo back' - free holistic workshops helping women into work

Hannah Molloy (left) a resettlement engagement worker for St Martins, with Kat Alabaster, who heads up Norwich's Pathways team which helps rough sleepers

Hannah Molloy (left) a resettlement engagement worker for St Martins, with Kat Alabaster, who heads up Norwich's Pathways team which helps rough sleepers

Charity Fundraiser

Frontline workers' skydive to get homeless people off the street

Norwich City Football Club Business and Project Director, Zoe Ward, High Sheriff of Norfolk, Michael Gurney DL, The Benjamin Foundation Event Manager, Jessica Glover

Norwich City Football Club Business and Project Director, Zoe Ward, High Sheriff of Norfolk, Michael Gurney DL, The Benjamin Foundation Event Manager, Jessica Glover

High Sheriff to sleep under the stars for youth charity

Nicky King, head of life skills and social development at St Martins with Colin Coleman, (right) an apprentice at the St Martins' Donation Station in Norwich with a shop volunteer.

Nicky King, head of life skills and social development at St Martins with Colin Coleman, (right) an apprentice at the St Martins' Donation Station in Norwich with a shop volunteer.

'Pay what you can': City shop's unusual pricing plan

Dr Jan Sheldon, chief executive officer of St Martins charity

Dr Jan Sheldon, chief executive officer of St Martins charity

Warning over rise in homelessness after furlough ends

Niall (left) and his son Gary are facing sleeping rough come August 20. Currently, they are sleeping on a mattress and sofa in Niall's other son's flat

Niall (left) and his son Gary are facing sleeping rough come August 20. Currently, they are sleeping on a mattress and sofa in Niall's other son's flat

Dad and 12-year-old son face the streets as council 'refuses to house them'

John Pinnington and Paul Appleby, who are cycling 480 miles across the UK, for Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney homeless support charity.

John Pinnington and Paul Appleby, who are cycling 480 miles across the UK, for Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney homeless support charity.

Charity Fundraiser

Friends tackling UK-wide cycling challenge for homeless charity

Stefan Gurney, executive director of Norwich Business Improvement District (BID).

Stefan Gurney, executive director of Norwich Business Improvement District (BID).

First year of project to help homeless hailed a success

The Feed, based in Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, uses food in its work to help prevent poverty, hunger and homelessness in the city.

The Feed, based in Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, uses food in its work to help prevent poverty, hunger and homelessness in the city.

New food provision service for Norwich's homeless to launch

Participants in the 2016 YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy event. Picture: JULIA HOLLAND

Participants in the 2016 YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy event. Picture: JULIA HOLLAND

Sleep out to help out... Your chance to tackle youth homelessness

St Martins' frontline workers have been working flat out to support homeless people and other at risk of losing their homes since the pandemic began.

St Martins' frontline workers have been working flat out to support homeless people and other at risk of losing their homes since the pandemic began.

Homelessness workers 'almost at point of collapse'

Big Issue seller Simon Gravell, 52, has been selling magazines in Norwich for the past eight years.

Big Issue seller Simon Gravell, 52, has been selling magazines in Norwich for the past eight years.

Big Issue seller on how lockdown pushed him closer to homelessness

At least five homeless people died in Norfolk in 2020

Dr Jan Sheldon, from Norwich-based St Martins, said she is preparing for the situation to get much worse in Norfolk and the rest of the UK as the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is felt.

Dr Jan Sheldon, from Norwich-based St Martins, said she is preparing for the situation to get much worse in Norfolk and the rest of the UK as the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is felt.

Norwich homeless service fears 'tsunami' when Covid's economic toll hits

Homeless people in Norfolk and Waveney will not be prioritised in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine – but work is being done to make sure they can all be contacted when it is their turn to get the jab.

Homeless people in Norfolk and Waveney will not be prioritised in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine – but work is being done to make sure they can all be contacted when it is their turn to get the jab.

Norfolk's homeless encouraged to get vaccine despite no JCVI prioritisation

A homeless person sleeping rough on a bench outside Norwich City Hall.

A homeless person sleeping rough on a bench outside Norwich City Hall.

How Norwich's homeless have been helped during coronavirus

Maria and Nigel are desperate to be kept off the streets this winter

Maria and Nigel are desperate to be kept off the streets this winter

Rough sleepers' plea to be 'kept inside' as council secures £635k funding

The ThinkIn on homelessness at Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich. Picture: Daniel Moxon.

The ThinkIn on homelessness at Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich. Picture: Daniel Moxon.

‘If you can’t give us anything please just acknowledge us’ – former rough sleeper in Norwich’s plea