Real life stories

I am currently looking for a place to live and also trying to find work while waiting for important documentation for the purpose of reuniting with my family.

Aarifa Read more

'I always feel at home when I come to WLM Seymour Place'

John Read more

'What I really need is the strength to keep going, to keep the feeling that things can be better. Coming to WLM Seymour Place helps me to do that.'

Mark Read more

'I am lucky to be able to sleep in a safe place, I feel protected and accompanied and that is very important.'

Michael Read more

'Being on the streets, I have met many good people and one of them told me about WLM Seymour Place'

Carl Read more

'I was very worried about how I’d cope. Thank you for getting in touch, it’s taken the stress away.'

Iris Read more

'Life has changed so much and I appreciate your help so much. I feel better and wake up and my brain is ready to learn, I am rested. I am so pleased.'

Violet Read more

Latest

Coronavirus: 'Unprecedented' rise in youth homelessness

There has been an "unprecedented" rise in the number of young people facing homelessness during the coronavirus crisis, a charity has said

6000 new supported homes as part of landmark commitment to end rough sleeping

Radical plans to provide thousands of long-term, safe homes for vulnerable rough sleepers taken off the streets during the pandemic.

London homeless hostels promised £40m to remodel for social distancing

Sadiq Khan has promised cash to help hostels and refuges make permanent changes like alter communal areas and build en-suites

Are micro-houses the solution to Britain’s homelessness crisis?

With an estimated 320,000 people homeless in Britain, charities are turning to using tiny ‘pods’ as temporary accommodation

'London is so strange and sad': the sacked hospitality workers sleeping rough

Homelessness charity says it has ‘never witnessed a more distressing situation’ than during coronavirus crisis

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WLM offers a wide range of housing services to help those sleeping rough to come off the streets or those who need long-term housing solutions.

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