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News in brief, September-October 2018
Jake Cudsi September 05 2018


Protesting negligence Shelter Scotland organised a protest outside Glasgow City Council, accusing it of negligently ignoring p...

Out of order
From The Ground Up peer reporters September 05 2018

What to do when you're living on the street and you need to go?

What to do when you’re living on the street and you need to go? The titles make a trip to the toilet sound fun – th...

In pain and on the street
From The Ground Up peer reporters July 25 2018

More than half of homeless people struggle with chronic pain

More than half of homeless people struggle with chronic pain. That’s damaging for mental health and can make it hard to l...

Much too young: Kevin & Alex
From The Ground Up peer reporters July 25 2018

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.

Kevin and Alex, who both did so much for the Pavement, are the reality behind the stats. Someone who sleeps rough has an average...

It's not forever
From The Ground Up peer reporters July 24 2018

Here’s your guide for those times when you have a roof, but are roofless

“It’s not forever, it’s just ‘til I’m back on my feet…” says Cathy to her sister, in ...

Ask us...
From The Ground Up peer reporters July 24 2018

Some things you know about feet and tents, and some you don't...

Q: Make my feet hurt less Things you already know: Keep your feet dry. Wet socks, wet shoes and rubber footwear lead to proble...

No home = homelessness
From The Ground Up peer reporters May 15 2018

Groundswell’s Shame Action Day used the work of From the Ground Up peer reporters to push for change

Groundswell’s Shame Action Day used the work of From the Ground Up peer reporters to push for change.  Why don't pe...

You are not alone
From The Ground Up peer reporters February 27 2018

If you have thoughts about taking your own life, ask for help

If you have – or have had – thoughts about taking your own life, then it's important you ask someone for help. Re...

First person
From The Ground Up peer reporters February 25 2018

Four of the FTGU team writing about what they know about

> Go figure In this interview extract, Matt Hobbs identifies the risk of homeless people dying by suicide as a problem cause...

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