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Treating somebody with compassion can have a miraculous effect. However, many people experiencing homelessness are so often not afforded compassion, whether by people, authority or a system that callously neglects and punishes them.
On how good the simple pleasure of cooking and eating a meal can make us feel. By Greta Gillett
Missing People appeal for April – May 2024
Tips and advice from Groundswell staff on how to look after your mouth health
Missing People appeal for February – March 2024
Details for the Crisis at Christmas day centres for 2023, including location, opening days and what’s on. By Crisis staff, with supporting writing from the Pavement
News
News in Brief by Sophie Dianne
An update on what the Scottish Budget means for the country’s spiralling housing crisis. Spoiler: it’s not good. By Olivia Boyce
News in Brief by Sophie Dianne
Notes from a meeting after the shocking viral video of homeless people having their tents and belongings destroyed. Words by the Pavement team
Features
A review of Chris Bird’s recently published collection of poetry and short stories, Transmissions, including an excerpt from the book. Review by Vicki Green
An interview with a community hero working to put shiny, white smiles on people experiencing homelessness in Wolverhampton. By Darren Harvey
On a visit to Leyton Orient Football Club, our writer notes the importance of community projects and sports to people struggling during the winter. By Emdad Rahman
Searching for the definition of compassion and considering its importance to the homeless community. By Mat Amp
Exploring why we need a Universal Homeless Charter and where charities go wrong with their volunteer guidelines. By Mat Amp
How the little things we do to support people experiencing homelessness can lead to big changes for the better. Words on outreach, attitudes and fighting divisive rhetoric, by Emdad Rahman
Opinion
Taking inspiration from Portugal, how can people with addiction issues be supported through the experience and, ultimately, move on. By Viki Fox
A recently toured play by Cardboard Citizens shows the power and importance of storytelling. By Sophie Dianne
The similarities and differences in homeless policy in New York and London. With a view to what comes next. By Eric Protein Moseley
The NHS faces cuts as demand grows. There is some hope, but, alas, found almost exclusively in the mind of the Pavement’s resident daft sod, Chris Sampson
In a world constantly vying for our attention, our deputy editor
at times felt lost in it all. He talks about distraction, addiction,
cracking on in life and, well, crack squirrels. By Mat Amp
As some guy said a while back, “All the world’s a stage, and all the
men and women merely players”. But it can be difficult figuring
out your role. Let the Pavement’s satirist-in-chief guide you in your
quest for understanding.
By Chris Sampson
Obituaries
Gerald Denny (Ged). Born: 02/03/55 Died: 08/12/18. Funeral: 17/05/19. Obit from Samir Jeraj (sent in August 2019).
Your voice
Everybody’s favourite nepo-time-traveller, McHaggis, goes on a medieval Odd-yssey. By Chris Sampson
This issue's comics from our brilliant artists.
Two short stories written in poetic style tell tales of life on the streets in an often-overwhelming city. Words by Chris Bird
This issue's comics from our brilliant artists.
Can some new technology help our reporter solve the seemingly impossible puzzle of time? A riveting blend of ‘Anarcho-nonsense’ and dedicated field reportage, by Chris Sampson
A poignant poem, titled Aliens, on how people experiencing homelessness are so often made to feel other, or alien. By Jason Electricity
April – May 2024 : Compassion
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- Issue 149 : April – May 2024 : Compassion
- Issue 148 : February – March 2024 : The little things
- Issue 147 : December 2023 – January 2024 : Next steps
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- Issue 145 : August 2023 – September 2023 : Mental health
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