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UK news

Clutching morphine and hiding in a bus stop: the NHS patients sent to the street

Homeless patients discharged from NHS hospitals

Lack of support for homeless patients post-discharge [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Call for refugees in UK to have twice as long to find homes after hotel evictions

Homelessness charities urge government to extend time for refugees to find homes after a significant increase in rough sleeping among asylum accommodation leavers.

Calls for government to double the days given for refugees to move out from 28 to at least 56, with fully funded transition support for housing and benefits. [ more ]

www.dailynews.com

East Bay (California)

Sen. Padilla rekindles Housing for All Act, tackling homelessness and housing affordability

The Housing for All Act aims to address homelessness and housing crises comprehensively through federal funding.

The bill, if approved, would lead to a historic investment in supporting programs to prevent homelessness and provide housing. [ more ]

www.thisislocallondon.co.uk

5 months ago

Hundreds of homes to be built for rough sleepers in London

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has allocated Â£52m to Greater London to tackle homelessness.

The Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme will fund the construction of 347 homes in London for homeless adults.

The funding will also provide vital support services for rough sleepers in the city. [ more ]

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Bronx Times

3 weeks ago

NYC politics

Fulton Community Reentry Center opens at site of former prison in Claremont - Bronx Times

A former state prison in the Bronx has been transformed into the Fulton Community Reentry Center, providing temporary housing and support for individuals recently released from incarceration. [ more ]

BBC News

4 weeks ago

Ride London: Ethiopian pro cyclist to compete while living in asylum hotel

Ethiopian champion cyclist living in UK asylum faces challenges but receives support to compete in Ride London. [ more ]

BBC News

Women's homelessness: 'I know if I call, someone will always pick up'

Homelessness service in London supports abuse victims

Supported woman transitions from homelessness to stable housing [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

'Safe haven' opens in 600-year-old Guildhall to tackle violence against women and girls

Guildhall designated a safe haven for women and girls in City of London Corporation headquarters.

Staff at Guildhall trained to support individuals feeling unsafe by contacting police, providing facilities, and more. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Sainsbury's 'deeply saddened' by death of member of staff in Abbey Wood store

A member of staff died at Sainsbury's Abbey Wood store

The death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

3 months ago

Sadiq Khan launches a new 8.7 million service to help small businesses grow and develop

London Mayor launches £8.7m service to support small businesses

Programme aims to work with over 12,000 small businesses by March 2025 [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Woman dies outside primary school as psychologists called to support pupils

Psychologists are providing support at a primary school following the death of a visitor. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

East Flatbush nonprofit launches community service center in one of nabe's largest housing complexes * Brooklyn Paper

The new community service center by Bridging Access to Care in Flatbush Gardens provides critical support services tailored to residents' needs.

The partnership between BAC and Clipper Equity aims to uplift the entire community by addressing various needs like behavioral health, housing, parenting, and more. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

3 months ago

Brooklyn

Gun violence survivors unite at Brooklyn roundtable to advocate for local, federal solutions * Brooklyn Paper

Gun violence survivors and victims' families advocate for local and federal solutions, including community resources and intervention programs.

Support services are important, but more intervention programs are needed to prevent shootings before they occur. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Op-Ed | Community colleges hold keys to the city's success | amNewYork

Community colleges are valuable for underserved groups in higher education.

CUNY's community colleges provide strong support services for student success. [ more ]

Boston.com

Cambridge elementary school teacher indicted for allegedly raping children in 2013 and 2014

Bonilla, a teacher at Amigos School, was indicted on nine charges relating to child rape in 2013 and 2014.

Cambridge Public Schools spokesperson emphasized support for students and families impacted by the accusations. [ more ]

Chalkbeat

'Catastrophic' funding cliff threatens programs for high school students at risk of dropping out

The Learning to Work program provides essential support services to at-risk students in NYC transfer schools and evening classes.

Funding for about 3,000 paid work slots for counselors, social workers, and other staff at Young Adult Borough Centers may soon disappear. [ more ]

Kqed

Research Finds Immigration Enforcement Hurts Students and Hinders Schoolwork - but Schools Offer Support | KQED

Immigrant students face challenges in the classroom due to immigration enforcement

Schools and community organizations in Los Angeles offer support for undocumented students [ more ]

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Local Enterprise Week to feature Wicklow series of business support events

Local Enterprise Week focuses on green business, sustainability, digitalization, exporting, and start-ups.

Participation offers businesses opportunities for growth, networking, training, and accessing valuable support. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

Your illness worsens so care is cut off. A scandal is playing out in eating disorder treatment | John Harris

The challenges of treating eating disorders, including inadequate care transitions and limited therapy access.

Importance of continuous support and proper training for healthcare professionals dealing with eating disorders. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Mental health

From therapy to qigong: survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting are still searching for healing

Survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting are still grappling with trauma and finding ways to heal.

Social service groups are offering financial and mental health resources for those affected. [ more ]

www.amny.com

4 months ago

Mental health

Op-Ed | New York State must do more to help those with developmental and mental health challenges | amNewYork

Advocacy for individuals with dual diagnoses of developmental disabilities and mental health conditions is lacking in many cities, including New York City.

The system for providing support and services to individuals with dual diagnoses needs improvement and reform. [ more ]

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