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Fighting to defeat the stigma attached to period poverty, by Sophie Dianne
Advice from the Groundswell team on head injuries and alcohol/substance use
Read about a new Crisis service for women experiencing homelessness. By Hazel Buontempo and Joy Chan of the Crisis team
Advice on dealing with trauma and accessing trauma informed care, by people with lived experience of homelessness and members of the Groundswell team
Findings from an investigation into how homelessness systems adapt to extreme weather. Research by the Museum of Homelessness
Groundswell staff share important information for when you are discharged from hospital experiencing homelessness
News
Behind the apparent success of Greece’s economic recovery, rising costs and a lack of social housing are pushing many into the shadows of the street. By Kostis Kotsonis
News in brief by the Pavement Team
News in brief by the Pavement Team
News in brief by the Pavement Team
News in brief by the Pavement Team
The government’s homeless minister resigned in disgrace in August this year. An update covering what happened, what the job involves and what comes next, by Shakir Razak
Features
Why we need to start seeing the person, not the tag. Thoughts by Emdad Rahman
An invitation to the first ever Street Legends Chess Cup, an open-to-all chess event in London’s Museum of Homelessness in July. By organiser Matt Turtle
The harsh reality of winter and how communities in Brighton have come together to provde hope and support. By Varun Akaash Prabhaker
Motivational words to remind you that it’s ok to feel overwhelmed, bring things back to basics and continue on the path of progress. By Karla Ortiz
Progress takes time and continued effort. Take, for example, the cleanliness of London: it is a constant battle, but one that saves lives. By André Rostant
Opinion
Art as hope, art as expression and art as a catalyst for change. Thoughts by André Rostant
The trend towards hostile architecture and hostility towards homeless people generally is deeply troubling. By Chris Sampson
Words on what can be achieved when people work together, by a volunteer who sees the impact of cooperation. By Emdad Rahman
On the problem of public perception, political choices and the stigma and hypocrisy rife in our society. Words by Chris Sampson
In a world that all too often overwhelms and exhausts, people can make a difference. By André Rostant
How a 2016 book reinforced my positive views of immigration.
By Sophie Dianne
Obituaries
Remembering Tracey Charrier
Colleagues of Ian’s at the magazine remember and pay tribute to him
Your voice
This issue's comics from our brilliant artists
Words on life, death and the dark, by a poet, artist and photographer registered blind. By Terry Miles
Celebrating 50 years of punk music: the songs, the lifestyle and the struggle. By Chris Sampson
The final chapter of a story of power and order. Our protagonist, Elias, has had his behaviour influenced by a mysterious tower, but is slowly getting back control. By Joseph Hickman
This issue's comics from our brilliant artists
A collection of creative writing by writers and poets on a range of topics, including mental health, substance use and time.
June – July 2026 : Labels
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