"A Crisis at Christmas volunteer has told the BBC how he was able to turn his life around after the service helped him out of a life on London's streets. Con said he had no choice but to sleep rough after splitting up with his partner and losing his home and job 10 years ago. He reached out to the charity Crisis after falling seriously ill, and was given long-term support to access healthcare and secure accommodation."
"Con was rushed to hospital and was found to be seriously ill with cancer and other conditions, he told BBC London. "That was the turning point for me," he said. "I was so entrenched and in a cycle. I didn't know who I was any more, I didn't know where I was." After finding a Crisis at Christmas day centre in Homerton, Con was able to eat, shower and sign up for long-term support to get his life on track."
Con experienced homelessness in London after a relationship breakdown and losing his job and home ten years ago. He became ill and was hospitalized with cancer and other conditions. Crisis provided immediate support at a Christmas day centre in Homerton, supplying food, showers, and access to long-term services. The charity arranged medical treatment, courses, and assistance securing accommodation, benefits, and employment. Ten years later Con is in good health, working in local government helping homeless people and volunteering for Crisis. He will volunteer at three London Crisis at Christmas centres offering meals, healthcare, showers, clothing and housing advice.
Read at www.bbc.com
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