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Dealing with trauma

Advice on dealing with trauma and accessing trauma informed care, by people with lived experience of homelessness and members of the Groundswell team

SWEP in action

Findings from an investigation into how homelessness systems adapt to extreme weather. Research by the Museum of Homelessness

Leaving hospital

Groundswell staff share important information for when you are discharged from hospital experiencing homelessness

Missing People : February – March 2026
Missing people appeal
Winter pop-up
Streets Kitchen winter pop-up
Community service

Learn about the project in York putting people experiencing homelessness at the centre of its mission. By Hayley Johnson, a team member of Lived Insights 

News

News in Brief : Issue 161

News in brief by the Pavement Team

News in Brief : Issue 160

News in brief by the Pavement Team

News in Brief : Issue 159

News in brief by the Pavement Team

Minister muddle

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

News in Brief : Issue 158

News in brief by the Pavement Team

Health crisis

A report on the continued privatisation of the NHS, how damaging this is for homeless health services and what can be done about it. By Shakir Razak

Features

Hope blows in

The harsh reality of winter and how communities in Brighton have come together to provde hope and support. By Varun Akaash Prabhaker

Pavement pioneers
If you are a fundraising, media, creative or corporate professional, the Pavement needs your talents. We are launching a new and transformational campaign group consisting of passionate individuals who can help us promote a campaign for sustainable support.
When things feel too much

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 

Cleaning up

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

Homeless in America

An interview with the author of a new book on homelessness in America. By Sheryle Thomas

Progress, pain and possibility

A reflection on homelessness and how we progress its end. 
By Emdad Rahman

Opinion

Hostile environment

The trend towards hostile architecture and hostility towards homeless people generally is deeply troubling. By Chris Sampson 

Together we can

Words on what can be achieved when people work together, by a volunteer who sees the impact of cooperation. By Emdad Rahman

Optimism/rejection

On the problem of public perception, political choices and the stigma and hypocrisy rife in our society. Words by Chris Sampson 

It is what it is

In a world that all too often overwhelms and exhausts, people can make a difference. By André Rostant 

Working together

How a 2016 book reinforced my positive views of immigration. 
By Sophie Dianne

Room for growth

Vulnerability, perseverance and the ability to welcome support are all forms of resilience – an especially important lesson for men in these times, writes Leon Eckford

Obituaries

In loving memory : Tracey O'Brien
Obituary for Tracey O'Brien
Obituary : Viki Fox
Obituary for Viki Fox
Ian Kalman obituary

Colleagues of Ian’s at the magazine remember and pay tribute to him

Much too young: Kevin & Alex
Kevin and Alex are the reality behind the stats. Someone who sleeps rough has an average age of 47. Life expectancy in the UK is 81.
Florida homeless paper's editor dead
Suicide of Tampa Epoch’s founder leaves paper’s future in doubt
The names
Annual service remembers 146 homeless men and women

Your voice

Comics : Issue 161

This issue's comics from our brilliant artists

Creative space

A collection of creative writing by writers and poets on a range of topics, including mental health, substance use and time.

Don't let em get you down

The trials and tribulations of navigating unhelpful recovery systems. By Mat Amp

Homeless in America

The rest of our interview with Patrick Markee, author of a new book on homelessness in the US. By Sheryle Thomas

The Watchtower part II

The second chapter of this story about a mysteriously powerful structure affecting somebody’s behaviour. Our protagonist, Elias, begins to wrestle some control from the tower. By Joseph Hickman

A little progress

After a difficult year, there are small improvements in circumstance on the horizon. Keep going. By Michael McKeon

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