Point Made Podcast - Rough sleeping is not a lifestyle choice
Former residents with lived experience of homelessness talk about what it's really like to sleep rough, the reasons behind it and the solutions.
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Layla's Story: Dreaming of a stable life
Layla became homeless at 18. She called the Centrepoint Helpline who were able to arrange an assessment with the Homeless Prevention and Relief Service (HPRS) in Manchester. She is now living in a self-contained flat and supported by Centrepoint’s Floating Support Team.
Point Made Podcast - Mythbusting on youth homelessness
Young people with lived experience of homelessness quash some of the myths and narratives surrounding the subject.
Point Made Podcast - Young parents: how to find education, employment and training after facing homelessness
The challenges young parents experiencing homelessness face when seeking education, employment and training and where to find help.
Point Made Podcast - Young Voters: Challenging Political Apathy
Why is there so much political apathy amongst young people and what would happen if all young people voted.
Nadine's Story: Finding independence
Nadine (19) was in care for two and half years before returning to her mum's, but living together placed further strain on the relationship and she decided to move into semi-independent living. She received help from Centrepoint Works with key employability skills and has secured an apprenticeship with the organisation.
Lisa's Story: The staff at Centrepoint were like parents to me
Lisa, 21, came to the UK from Vietnam aged 12 and became a resident at Centrepoint after leaving care at 18. She moved on from Centrepoint when she started university and throughout her degree she was supported financially through the Centrepoint Bursary. She has recently graduated with a first class honours.
Ceiran's Story: A police community support officer at just 19
Ceiran, 19, was referred to Centrepoint after leaving care at age 18. He has been supported by our Centrepoint Works team with interview practice and through the Centrepoint Bursary so that he could complete the application process to become a Police Community and Support Officer with the London MET Police.