Homeless Friendly
Creating a cultural shift in how we view those experiencing homelessness.
The Harsh Realities of Homelessness
Homelessness severely impacts health, life expectancy, and well-being. Many face physical and mental health struggles, making survival even harder.
Drastically reduced life expectancy
The average life expectancy of a person who is homeless is just 45(men) 43(women) years of age.
Prevalence of Physical Health Issues
73% of people who are homeless said they had experienced recent physical health problems.
Challenges with Literacy
Over half lack the literacy skills needed for everyday life.
Increased Suicide Risk
People who are homeless are nine times more likely to commit suicide than other groups in society
Chronic Health Conditions
41% are dealing with a long-term health problem.
Mental Health Crisis Among Rough Sleepers
80% of rough sleepers reported some form of mental health issue.
Homelessness and the Criminal Justice System
15% of newly sentenced prisoners were homeless immediately before going into custody.
Frequent Hospital Admissions
35% of people who are homeless had been to Accident & Emergency recently, and 26% had been admitted to hospital over the past six months.
Drastically reduced life expectancy
The average life expectancy of a person who is homeless is just 45(men) 43(women) years of age.
Prevalence of Physical Health Issues
73% of people who are homeless said they had experienced recent physical health problems.
Challenges with Literacy
Over half lack the literacy skills needed for everyday life.
Increased Suicide Risk
People who are homeless are nine times more likely to commit suicide than other groups in society
Chronic Health Conditions
41% are dealing with a long-term health problem.
Mental Health Crisis Among Rough Sleepers
80% of rough sleepers reported some form of mental health issue.
Homelessness and the Criminal Justice System
15% of newly sentenced prisoners were homeless immediately before going into custody.
Frequent Hospital Admissions
35% of people who are homeless had been to Accident & Emergency recently, and 26% had been admitted to hospital over the past six months.
The harsh realities of homelessness
Homelessness severely impacts health, life expectancy, and well-being. Many face physical and mental health struggles, making survival even harder.
Drastically reduced life expectancy
The average life expectancy of a person who is homeless is just 45(men) 43(women) years of age.
Prevalence of physical health issues
73% of people who are homeless said they had experienced recent physical health problems.
challenges with literacy
Over half lack the literacy skills needed for everyday life.
increased suicide risk
People who are homeless are nine times more likely to commit suicide than other groups in society.
chronic health conditions
41% are dealing with a long-term health problem.
Mental health crisis among rough sleepers
80% of rough sleepers reported some form of mental health issue.
Homelessness and the criminal justice system
15% of newly sentenced prisoners were homeless immediately before going into custody.
Frequent hospital admissions
35% of people who are homeless had been to Accident & Emergency recently, and 26% had been admitted to hospital over the past six months.
Donate
Support us in getting people on the streets the help they deserve.
Donate now to give urgent care to someone experiencing homelessness.
Pledge
Are you part of an organisation, or an individual, wanting to learn more about what you can do to become Homeless Friendly?
Sign our online pledge now for in-house training, support, and certification.
Volunteer
Interested in giving your time to support Homeless Friendly? We are always grateful for an extra set of hands and will try and accomodate you where we can.
Please upload your CV and contact details here.
Fundraise
Ensure we are able to continue our vital work in supporting and advocating for people living on the streets.
Find out more information on how you, or your organisation, can fundraise for us.
Reasons for donating to Homeless Friendly
Each donation of £15 allows us to provide 1 person living on the streets with a warm kit, including a sleeping bag, hat, scarf, gloves, and torch.
Trailblazing street healthcare
We are a trailblazing charity, the first in the UK to advocate for the healthcare of people living on the streets during Covid-19.
But we haven't stopped there.
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Do you need our help?
If you are someone experiencing homelessness and need to access your local support services, we are here. Use our online map to find your nearest Homeless Friendly address, or contact us directly if that's not what you're looking for.
In the press
BBC: Greater Manchester GP practices start homeless-friendly scheme
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GP Online: Dr Zahid Chauhan: How Manchester practices are helping homeless patients
MEN: A potentially life-changing new scheme will give homeless people vital access to healthcare
BBC Radio Manchester: Alison Butterworth and Phil Trow (at 1hr 27m)
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Oldham Times: Oldham surgeries among the first in the country to take part in a campaign by Dr Zahid Chauhan to make Britain Homeless Friendly
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