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Joe's story: Leaving rough sleeping behind

Tamsin Clements

… Joe was supported by Centrepoint in Manchester on and off over a number of years, but it’s only … to turn his life around. From sleeping in every doorway in Manchester City Centre, Joe is now in a stable place and … Joe was supported by Centrepoint in Manchester on and off over a number of years, but it’s only …

• Story
• Family
• Health
• Manchester
• Moving on
• Rough sleeping

Mr B: I don’t expect anything but to raise my potential

Sophie Hornby

… B*, 20, came to the UK from Sudan in 2024 and was moved to Manchester shortly after he arrived. However, after getting … Mr B, 20, came to the UK from Sudan in 2024 and was moved to Manchester shortly after he arrived. However after getting … it was explained that they were actually being taken to Manchester. “I remember that we were in the small hotel in …

• Story
• Asylum seeking
• Jobs and employment
• Manchester
• Rough sleeping
• Training and education

Zaid’s story: Centrepoint gave me the confidence to continue

Sophie Hornby

… After working closely with the jobs and education team in Manchester, he is now renting is own space and is thriving … After working closely with the jobs and education team in Manchester, he is now renting is own space and is thriving … had to leave and come back home. But when he came back to Manchester, due to a breakdown in the relationship, he was …

• Story
• Family
• Jobs and employment
• Manchester

Aman’s story: Just never give up

Sophie Hornby

… sleep. He was supported by the Rough Sleeper's Team in Manchester who found him a place in a supported … sleep. He was supported by the Rough Sleeper's Team in Manchester who found him a place in a supported … but to begin to rough sleep during this time. He moved to Manchester and whilst rough sleeping there, was able to meet …

• Story
• Asylum seeking
• Jobs and employment
• Manchester
• Rough sleeping

Layla's Story: Dreaming of a stable life

Tamsin Clements

… with the Homeless Prevention and Relief Service (HPRS) in Manchester. She is now living in a self-contained flat and … with the Homeless Prevention and Relief Service (HPRS) in Manchester. She is now living in a self-contained flat and …

• Story
• Benefits
• Care system
• Family
• Health
• Jobs and employment
• Manchester

Sam's story: Moving towards independence

Sophie Hornby

… Helpline who then encouraged him to come to Centrepoint in Manchester. Since then, he has been supported by the team to …

• Story
• Family
• Independent Living
• Manchester
• Rough sleeping
• Training and education

Jason's story: From helpline to home

Tamsin Clements

… the Centrepoint Helpline who referred him to Centrepoint in Manchester. “When I called the Helpline, they helped me to … Centrepoint’s Homelessness Prevention & Relief Service in Manchester,” he recalls. Centrepoint were able to place …

• Story
• Benefits
• Housing and evictions
• Manchester
• Sofa surfing

Naira's Story: I felt like I couldn’t walk and Centrepoint helped me to run

Tamsin Clements

… she was transferred to our floating support team in Manchester who support young people in managing their … Naira with Ben, one of Centrepoint’s CP Works trainers in Manchester.  Pret Rising Stars Naira says that getting the …

• Story
• Benefits
• Family
• Jobs and employment
• Manchester

Harry’s story: Everything now is in the right place

Sophie Hornby

… he explained his situation and where he was staying.  The Manchester Rough Sleepers and Complex Case team were made …

• Story
• Asylum seeking
• Rough sleeping
• Training and education

Ben's story: Music's always been the thing I've gone to

Sophie Hornby

… at 16, he moved into supported accommodation in Greater Manchester. The accommodation wasn’t suitable for someone …

• Story
• Family
• Health
• Training and education