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A day in the life of a Centrepoint therapist during COVID-19

15th May 2020 Monica, Centrepoint Therapist

Our health team are a fundamental part of the work we do at Centrepoint. So much has changed for them – and the young people they support – since the pandemic hit, and they have been working hard to provide a virtual substitute for their usual face-to-face sessions, including contact over WhatsApp, Skype and phone calls. But adapting is not always straightforward: the days can be long, and young people can easily become overwhelmed with the situation. Here, Centrepoint therapist Monica walks us through what a day looks like for her in the midst of the pandemic.

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Here's how our health team are coping during lockdown

22nd May 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Covid-19 has put a strain on all aspects of Centrepoint, but none more so than our health team, who have had to completely modify their way of working with homeless young people, and fast. Here, we detail how they are coping at this tricky time.

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How universal credit can prevent youth homelessness

5th June 2020 Vicky Nevin, Public Affairs Officer

Vicky Nevin, Centrepoint’s Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, reflects on the success of the Chance To Move On campaign. Ahead of the Spending Review, she calls for greater government investment to prevent youth homelessness.

Where next for rough sleepers after lockdown?

12th June 2020 Vicky Nevin, Public Affairs Officer

Centrepoint responds to the Government’s call to help house rough sleepers. No one can be expected to return to the streets as the Government eases lockdown measures.

How to help homeless people in hot weather

23rd June 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Hot weather can be detrimental to the health of those sleeping rough – and with a UK heatwave on its way, there’s never been a better time to know what you can do to help those stuck outside.

What we can learn from Finland’s successful approach to homelessness

3rd July 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

Finland’s government have managed to significantly reduce the number of homeless people in the country. Could their system work in a post-Covid UK?

Black lives matter: our commitment to tackling racism

10th July 2020

Make no mistake: racism is deadly and breeds hate, and it’s about time the world – individuals, governments and institutions like ours – reckoned with the part we play in perpetuating systemic racism. Here is our commitment to tackling this injustice.

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Locked out: youth homelessness during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

17th July 2020 Billy Harding, Policy and Research Officer

Centrepoint’s policy and research officer Billy Harding talks about our new research on the impacts of Coronavirus on youth homelessness in England.

Lockdown was hard - but for those trying to stay sober, it could be agony

24th July 2020 Jade, Former Centrepoint Resident

Former Centrepoint resident Jade has been looking after her two small children since the pandemic took hold, whilst her partner works full time. No easy feat, by any means, but Jade's struggles are twofold: as a former addict in recovery, the effects of a country on lockdown has tested her strength to stay sober. Here, Jade tells us her lockdown story in her own words, detailing how she manages to stay strong when the temptation becomes almost too much.

For homeless young people, an education is a crucial part of breaking the cycle

28th July 2020 Pascale Day, Senior Editorial and Web Officer

An education is an essential pathway into a good job for most - but for homeless young people, it can be what takes them out of a life of poverty and rough sleeping, and gives them a chance to create their own futures. But from the very start, getting into higher education can be a struggle in itself.