Beggars, homeless, street drinkers & drug users in Sheffield!

[Snooker147]

I saw a a couple in town last week and it looked like volunteer type workers was trying to help them. I often see the one outside subway on king street and near wilko

[Longcol]

I think most people have compassion for the homeless, but it;s always important to point out these people AREN'T homeless, as figures show.

 

There is also a solid structure for anybody that does find themselves homeless in place in Sheffield, that accommodates people incredibly quickly, hence why the homeless figures in the city are so low.

 

The people we see begging are (mostly) those who are using the compassion for the homeless to feed drink and drug problems, or sometimes even just to make themselves money. Hence their coming in via trains/cars to beg in some instances.

 

Giving them money is simply killing them, encouraging them not to engage with productive things and seek help, and feeding crime.

 

The best thing anyone that wants to help can do is give to charity or buy a Big Issue.

 

The number of people who have their benefits sanctioned (and therefore have no money) has increased dramatically in the last few years..

 

Grants to organisations that support homeless people in maintaining a tenancy have been cut.

 

There has also been a corresponding increase in the numbers of people sofa surfing.

[ukdobby]

There was one in the underpass bottom of Londonderry Rd,he was on his phone then hid it when he saw me coming,

[birobasher]

And again.................

 

Go on then.

[Mister Gee]

There was one in the underpass bottom of Londonderry Rd,he was on his phone then hid it when he saw me coming,

 

Have you get a reputation for nicking mobile phones off beggars?

[birobasher]

And again.................

 

So what you're saying is that there are no homeless people sleeping rough? Just professional beggars?

[Padders]

So what you're saying is that there are no homeless people sleeping rough? Just professional beggars?

 

Judging by all the comments on this thread, I would say 90% are professional beggars.

[beefy62]

If it's a genuine beggar they will appreciate a coffee and a sandwich. If they just want money they are generally not homeless!

 

My thoughts exactly...... most of the "beggers" I have come across seem to wear £100 trainers !

[hackey lad]

Have you get a reputation for nicking mobile phones off beggars?

 

:hihi:

[pattricia]

Judging by all the comments on this thread, I would say 90% are professional beggars.

 

I heard that professional beggars come to Sheffield in groups to beg. I just feel so sorry for those with dogs as the dogs look so sad and unhappy.