Lewisham Mayor launches innovative homeless sleeping pods
London’s first temporary indoor sleeping pods for people who are homeless were officially opened today (Friday 25 January) by Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham. The interlinking structures provide privacy and added security to those using them as temporary bedrooms in the 999 Club’s emergency night shelter. The pods were designed by architects Reed Watts in…
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Judging panel announced for Housing Helps new ideas competition
The judges for our Housing Helps new ideas competition have been announced.
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Report shows impact of project on preventing homelessness in young adult carers
An interim report for Move On Up has shown how the project is helping to halt homelessness for young adult carers.
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New sleeping Pods installed at south London homeless shelter
Ten new sleeping pods have been installed at a homeless shelter in south London.
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Commonweal project for destitute migrants finalist in World Habitat Awards
A Commonweal funded project that houses destitute migrants has been selected as a finalist in the World Habitat Awards.
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Homeless women entering potentially dangerous relationships in attempt to stay safe on the streets
Research funded by Commonweal Housing looks at the nature of rough sleeping couples.
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