Homeless people are dying without dignity

Homeless people are dying without dignity Our research shows that terminally ill homeless people are dying in hostels without support, but there are alternatives

The number of people sleeping on London’s streets has doubled since 2010. Figures released last week showed that 2,700 people were sleeping on London’s streets in the last quarter.

Rough sleeping is the side of homelessness that we see on a daily basis, but homelessness extends far beyond this. It includes people who are living in hostels, squatting or sofa surfing. Our research, released on 4 July, has, for the first time, explored in detail how terminally ill homeless people are supported when they are approaching the end of their lives. Continue reading... The Guardian