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Barking baths

ShowerBox has opened a new location in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, offering a lifeline for the borough’s homeless community, writes Emdad Rahman

Cuts deep

The government announced benefit cuts in March that will affect millions and inflict misery on vulnerable people. An impassioned piece on what welfare can mean to people, by Greta Gillett

Mental health and homelessness

Guidance and advice on accessing mental health support if you are experiencing homelessness, from a collaborative project by Groundswell and the mental health charity Mind

News

Building welcoming spaces

For LGBTIQA+ people facing homelessness, affirming community spaces are in short supply. A new project aims to create opportunities for inclusion, reports Siobhán McGuirk

News in Brief 155: April – May 2025
News in brief by the Pavement Team
Support ex-Services

A report on the challenges faced by ex-Services personnel on release from prison and the difficulties inside. By Dominic Barrett

Features

Family matters

With life spiralling out of control amidst addiction, a father is grabbing his second chance at nurturing and supporting his young family. By Leon Eckford

Getting creative

Reflecting on the One Roof Festival, gentle social change through creativity and what the two-week arts festival featured and achieved. By Shakir Razak

Opinion

Finland's Housing First

England should look to Finland for inspiration to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness. By Emma Ireland

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Issue 155: Comics
This issue's comics from our brilliant artists
Issue 155: Poetry
Poetry from Issue 155
Time on fire

A time-bending story from the world of O’Haggis, the time-travelling super sleuth. From the mind of Chris Sampson

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