1 week to impending homelessness crisis. (Starting Jan 2012)

[MrMoran]

I'll donate to CRISIS, won't be much but it's the thought that counts.

 

Eh?! Smallest donation is £23?! I can't afford that!

 

I remember when charities used to let us decide how much to give.

[Mecky]

A little birdie tells me there'll be some jobs going at the job centre as unemployment rockets further.

 

By going I assume you mean created? This is unlikely to happen, the processing times will just take longer

[eastbank]

If you want to get all festive and promote goodwill, buy a big issue or donate some money to CRISIS.

 

And when your biting into a turkey, considering a young child starving to death.

 

Xmas ain't supposed to be about consumerism.

 

if we all save our cardboard boxes...that should keep all these starving kids...in this country nice and warm....

but until i see one in the street....i'll carry on enjoying the festive period...happy days

[upinwath]

I'm told by the OP, "don't worry".

Top advice as, in the sad event of losing my Jakarta house, I'd simply move into the country residence.

I'll answer the other points when I get home as I didn't bring my laptop to this tropical island holiday I'm enjoying.

[Murphy Jnr]

I remember when charities used to let us decide how much to give.

 

You still can, £3 a week or nothing at all

[chem1st]

Be prepared.

 

We know what is coming.

 

Assemble at occupy. Organise squats, do not cause trouble or try to divert their cause for your own. Do not damage property. An empty property in disrepair is an ideal target for the homeless.

 

End homelessness, repair property, make it your own. OCCUPY. You do not <removed> on your own doorstep.

[Ms Macbeth]

Be prepared.

 

We know what is coming.

 

Assemble at occupy. Organise squats, do not cause trouble or try to divert their cause for your own. Do not damage property. An empty property in disrepair is an ideal target for the homeless.

 

End homelessness, repair property, make it your own. OCCUPY. You do not <removed> on your own doorstep.

 

And having met many people claiming to be homeless and badly housed, I would make the following suggestions:

 

Parents - take responsibility for housing your teenage children. You brought them into the world, don't throw them out because you've got a new partner, or you haven't encouraged or supported them into further education or work.

 

Young people on low incomes - share a flat or a house until you can get something affordable for yourself. Young professionals are happy to share, so if you are on a low wage or benefits, isn't sharing a reasonable option? It cuts the cost of utilities and household bills for starters.

 

Anyone of childbearing age - please think about how you are going to support and house your family before you increase it. Don't rely on the state to pick up the extra costs. If your circumstances change once you have completed your family, that is quite different.

 

Older people - if you live in social housing, and your family has all left your 3 or 4 bedroomed house, consider moving to a smaller property - especially if you are on a low income/have your rent paid by benefits. It'll be cheaper to run and you'll be making a family home available for a family.

[donuticus]

So any person who is childless and single will no longer get the rent paid in full for a 1 bed flat (provided it is within LHA rates) they will instead get the mount it costs to rent a room in a shared house.

 

Good.

 

It's still a roof over your head you have no children and no partner. What more do you want?

 

The government is finally providing what people NEED but not necessarily what they WANT.