THE plight of the homeless is a difficult discussion to have on social media as points well made get lost...


Yes – there are genuine homeless in the town and there are regular “head counts” that the council run.


Yes – some ‘homeless’ have a tenancy but struggle to maintain it so go back to what they’ve been comfortable with.


Local charities (Hope Centre and Teardrops) work hard to support these guys, local hostels (YMCA & Salvation Army) work wonders.

Family breakdown, debt and addictions are some of the issues faced... 
I know this won’t sway people but it is too easy to judge.

Let’s take a moment and remember that these are people who rely on support while they figure out their often difficult future.


Sarah, via Facebook