Homeless People - Benefits Entitlement?

Sncjw

I have noticed especially around xmas time more homeless people and I think why not go to council offices to see if theres any help or even the library where its warm for them during the day to research on help.

Mojisola

dandelionclock30 wrote: »

No, I know for a fact from personal experience whats available and if you have a drug/alcohol problem you can get help. Most places you can get an appointment within a few days and treatment within a week or two.

Maybe you were just lucky -
https://www.uk-rehab.com/blog/how-can-i-get-rehab-on-the-nhs/

nannytone_2

Sncjw wrote: »

I have noticed especially around xmas time more homeless people and I think why not go to council offices to see if theres any help or even the library where its warm for them during the day to research on help.

because many places wont let them in to take advantage of the facilities because they are homeless, often less than clean and unkempt ( not their fault... they have no way of keeping themselves immaculate)
it upsets 'decent' peoples sensibilities to have to share airspace with them!

there used to be a homeless man that sat outside the local shopping ventre with his dog. o wouldnt give him money, but started buying him a burger and a hit chocolate.
i watched him split the burger with his dog ... and so after that i got them one each!

Indie_Kid

Sncjw wrote: »

I have noticed especially around xmas time more homeless people and I think why not go to council offices to see if theres any help or even the library where its warm for them during the day to research on help.

There's not much help out there for homeless adults who don't have a disability / children from what I remember.

KMMT

Belladonna13 I have been fortunate enough to not of been homeless but I have worked closely with the homeless community in central London. Everything you say is very true. A lot of the homeless are ex serviceman, & many have mental health. Unfortunately unless you a danger to yourself or the public the MH Services won't detain and accommodate. It is very hard to get off the streets once on them. Some people succeed, but many don't have the mental capability to get off the street. I would rarely give money to homeless people, but frequently have tea/coffee, or socks. A homeless person once told me that it's such a simple thing but can make all the difference.

poppasmurf_bewdley

Read somwhere the other day about a chap who went without his lunch to give a beggar some money and then later saw her driving a much better car than his. Apparently the footage of the ensuing altercation can be found on YouTube.

Cyberman60

... and now you can also add those from Eastern Europe that are cluttering our streets in London. I hope we're not encouraging them by giving them money.

Jussi23

nannytone wrote: »

because many places wont let them in to take advantage of the facilities because they are homeless, often less than clean and unkempt ( not their fault... they have no way of keeping themselves immaculate)
it upsets 'decent' peoples sensibilities to have to share airspace with them!

there used to be a homeless man that sat outside the local shopping ventre with his dog. o wouldnt give him money, but started buying him a burger and a hit chocolate.
i watched him split the burger with his dog ... and so after that i got them one each!

That is so kind of you.