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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.

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

Published: 20th February, 2019

Updated: 14th November, 2019

Author: Panos Balalas

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

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

John Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2019

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Panos Balalas

'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.'

'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

Published: 24th January, 2019

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Panos Balalas

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

'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

Published: 31st January, 2019

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Panos Balalas

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

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

Carl Read more

Published: 29th January, 2019

Updated: 27th June, 2019

Author: Panos Balalas

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

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

Iris Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Author: Panos Balalas

'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.'

'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

Published: 1st May, 2020

Author: Panos Balalas

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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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    WLM Katherine Price Hughes House (KPH)

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