We have now launched our new website and it’s been a truly co-produced process, which is something that aligns with our values as an organisation. One thing we have heard over time was that our website needed some upgrades so we sat down with everyone (all 130 staff, volunteers, board…
With homelessness in the UK continuing to rise, and in 2024, over 350,000 people were estimated to have experienced homelessness, up a shocking 14% on the previous year (1), the UK is experiencing a homelessness health emergency. The health system is failing people…
Before finding Groundswell and moving into my own flat, I lived in accommodation for women experiencing homelessness in Marylebone. While there, I became famous for supporting other women with benefits forms, writing to housing providers, and speaking to the GP.…
My name is Manu and I’m from Algeria. I was homeless in Westminster for 12 years. I was ill but too scared to go to hospital – I didn’t have papers and thought I’d be deported. Dennis from Groundswell met me and helped me go to hospital.…
Today the government has released their new strategy, A National Plan to End Homelessness, which was informed by the incredible work of Groundswell volunteers in partnership with members from Revolving Doors and Justlife. Working collaboratively with MHCLG, colleagues and peers…
“Groundswell changes lives” was the message of our celebration event on November 20th at St Giles’ Church in London. Attended by supporters from across the homelessness and health sectors, individual supporters, Groundswell volunteers and staff, and some very special guests…
We spoke to Groundswell volunteer, Lee* about their experiences of Groundswell and how it’s helped set him on a good path for the future. Lee says: I think what I have found with Groundswell is stability for the first time…
In October 2024, we brought together residents in temporary accommodation with Housing Options staff in Kensington & Chelsea to share experiences and become involved in our participatory policymaking project, using Legislative Theatre. You can read our initial blog about the…
Theatre as an Approach to Participation & Catalyst for Change We know that the people closest to the issues are best placed to shape the solutions. Recently, this has been powerfully demonstrated through our participatory policymaking project in Kensington &…
It’s five to ten and I’m early for an appointment at a homelessness support centre. Ten o’clock turns out to be when the doors open so there’s a queue outside. This is the third city I’ve visited this week for…
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