1 week to impending homelessness crisis. (Starting Jan 2012)

I remember when charities used to let us decide how much to give.

You still can, £3 a week or nothing at all

Be prepared.

We know what is coming.

Assemble at occupy. Organise squats, do not cause trouble or try to divert their cause for your own. Do not damage property. An empty property in disrepair is an ideal target for the homeless.

End homelessness, repair property, make it your own. OCCUPY. You do not <removed> on your own doorstep.

Be prepared.

 

We know what is coming.

 

Assemble at occupy. Organise squats, do not cause trouble or try to divert their cause for your own. Do not damage property. An empty property in disrepair is an ideal target for the homeless.

 

End homelessness, repair property, make it your own. OCCUPY. You do not <removed> on your own doorstep.

And having met many people claiming to be homeless and badly housed, I would make the following suggestions:

Parents - take responsibility for housing your teenage children. You brought them into the world, don't throw them out because you've got a new partner, or you haven't encouraged or supported them into further education or work.

Young people on low incomes - share a flat or a house until you can get something affordable for yourself. Young professionals are happy to share, so if you are on a low wage or benefits, isn't sharing a reasonable option? It cuts the cost of utilities and household bills for starters.

Anyone of childbearing age - please think about how you are going to support and house your family before you increase it. Don't rely on the state to pick up the extra costs. If your circumstances change once you have completed your family, that is quite different.

Older people - if you live in social housing, and your family has all left your 3 or 4 bedroomed house, consider moving to a smaller property - especially if you are on a low income/have your rent paid by benefits. It'll be cheaper to run and you'll be making a family home available for a family.

So any person who is childless and single will no longer get the rent paid in full for a 1 bed flat (provided it is within LHA rates) they will instead get the mount it costs to rent a room in a shared house.

Good.

It's still a roof over your head you have no children and no partner. What more do you want?

The government is finally providing what people NEED but not necessarily what they WANT.