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News in Brief : Issue 161
the Pavement team April 01 2026

News in brief by the Pavement Team

Rough figuresGovernment figures released in late February show England rough sleeping figures have reached a record high. The nu...

When things feel too much
Karla Oritz April 01 2026

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 

It can be hard to think about your own needs when they feel like too much. Sometimes it feels like you need everything at once, ...

Comics : Issue 161
Ken Pyne April 01 2026

This issue's comics from our brilliant artists

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Homeless in America
Sheryle Thomas April 01 2026

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

The previous issue of the Pavement carried an interview with Patrick Markee, author of Placeless: Homelessness in the New Gilded...

Together we can
Emdad Rahman April 01 2026

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

I’ve stood on cold pavements at dawn with flasks of tea, listening to stories the statistics rarely capture. I’ve shared bread, ...

Dealing with trauma
Groundswell April 01 2026

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

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The Watchtower part II
Joseph Hickman April 01 2026

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

Recap: Issue 160 of the Pavement featured The Watchtower part I, which details a rigid structure influencing a person’s behaviou...

Don't let em get you down
Mat Amp April 01 2026

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

Over the past year I’ve been on a journey with my drug treatment centre that could, at the very minimum, be described as taxing....

Creative space
Various Writers April 01 2026

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

Ticking clockby Ryan McGinnHe fell asleep to the ticking of the clock. He woke up and the morning was crystal clear, like he had...

SWEP in action
Museum of Homelessness Team April 01 2026

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

In cases of extreme weather, local authorities are supposed to have measures in place to protect vulnerable people. The Severe W...

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