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1 in 50 Londoners are currently living in temporary accommodation. Many without a kitchen, washing machine, or Wi-Fi, for months and often years.
With every borough going to election in May, there's a real opportunity to push for change.
It’s time to Fix the Five Basics.
Don't forget:
You have the right to register and receive treatment from a GP practice. You do not need
a) a fixed address
b) identification
And anyone in England can see a GP!
Get you digital Right to Healthcare card here: bit.ly/4lGpAIQ
#HealthRights #Homelessness
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In case you missed it last week - our new website is here!🎉
We've had a bit of an upgrade and we hope you'll enjoy the smoother process of navigating around the website. It's been a comprehensive, co-produced project and we'd love you to have a look!
Same URL: groundswell.org.uk/
#Homelessness
Our new website is here!🎉
We've had a bit of an upgrade and we're hoping you'll enjoy browsing on our new site.
It's been a comprehensive, co-produced project and we'd love you to have a look!
It's the same URL but all brand new look: groundswell.org.uk/
#Homelessness
A man in a big puffer jacket is smiling at the camera, standing in the street. Text reads: "I found that because all the peer advocates have shared experience, it's great when I see ones that have had difficulties and now they've turned their lives around.” - peer volunteer
When we ask our people to describe why it’s so important Groundswell are a lived experience organisation, they use words like ‘authentic’, ‘freeing’ and ‘community’.
Do you want to be a part of this?
Find out more: bit.ly/4oyM52i
#Volunteering #Homelessness
Lots of people struggle to sleep. When you are experiencing homelessness, this is likely to be an ongoing struggle and
can have a big impact on your life.
See our sleep guide here: bit.ly/4b4BrNm
#WorldSleepDay #Homelessness
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Need help with your health? 🏥
Then look no further! We make accessible health guides aimed at people experiencing #Homelessness and those who support them on a range of health concerns.
You can download/view them on our hub: groundswell.org.uk/resources/
#Homelessness #Health
Thanks so much for sharing Clarissa
Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?
We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!
You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV
#Trustees
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We believe that individuals, organisations & wider society benefit from the insights of people with experience of homelessness.
“It comes before your name” explores how lived experience roles can both reduce & amplify the stigmatisation of people who have been homeless.
bit.ly/3zXLqEs
#Stigma
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Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?
We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!
You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV
#Trustees #Homelessness #Recruitment
A woman is carrying a folder and walking towards a health centre. She's dressed in a black t-shirt and jeans and looks like she's rushing in.
The work begins... We've been awarded National Lottery funding!
Wewill harness the skills and power of the community of people affected by homelessness, helping individuals to live healthier lives while also tackling the root systemic causes ofhealth inequality.
bit.ly/4rCSOdA
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Need help with your health? 🏥
Then look no further! We make accessible health guides aimed at people experiencing #Homelessness and those who support them on a range of health concerns.
You can download/view them on our hub: groundswell.org.uk/resources/
#Homelessness #Health
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Only one week left of our Winter Appeal – help someone begin their next year.
Your support has already had an impact, but we can do more.
Support here: bit.ly/3XnexsH
#SupportSomeonesNextYear #Donations #Homelessness
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Ask us anything about our peer advocacy work...
Please comment and share! 👇
#Homelessness #Health #PeerAdvocacy
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We have reached £3,000 for our winter campaign! Can you help us give even more people a great next year?
Donate here: bit.ly/3XnexsH
#WinterCampaign #Donations #SupportSomeonesNextYear
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Happy 2026!
You can still help someone begin their next year.
As you make plans and resolutions, wouldn't it be great to give someone else that chance too?
👉 bit.ly/3XnexsH
#SupportSomeonesNextYear #Homelessness #Health #Donations
Merry Christmas from Groundswell! We are closed between Dec 24th and Jan 2nd.
Remember: your support makes new years possible so if you'd like to support our winter campaign, you still can: bit.ly/3XnexsH
Season's Greetings and see you for more great work together in 2026!
#Homelessness
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Our offices will be closed between December 24th and Jan 1st, re-opening on Jan 2nd.
This will give our staff and volunteers time to rest and be ready to combat health inequalities in 2026!
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This season of giving, join us and help someone’s next year.
👉https://bit.ly/3XnexsH (or scan the QR)
#SomeonesNextYear #Homelessness #Donations #WinterCampaign
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Need help with your health? 🏥
Then look no further! We make accessible health guides aimed at people experiencing #Homelessness and those who support them on a range of health concerns.
You can download/view them on our hub: groundswell.org.uk/resources/
#Homelessness #Health
BLOG: The New Homelessness Strategy – our initial response
The government has released their new strategy, A National Plan to End Homelessness, informed by the incredible work of our volunteers in partnership with members from Revolving Doors and Justlife.
Read more: bit.ly/48USxL9
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We believe individuals, organisations and wider society benefit from the insights of people with experience of homelessness.
Our research “It comes before your name” explores how lived experience roles can both reduce and amplify the stigmatisation of people who have been homeless. bit.ly/3zXLqEs
Have you ever wanted to make a difference as a trustee?
We are looking for new trustees and we'd love for you to apply!
You can learn more about what we're looking for and what it involves here: bit.ly/3NrFEgV
#Trustees #Homelessness #Recruitment
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Our recent celebration event 🎉highlighted all the great work we're doing to help people access vital healthcare and engage with progression.
We also launched our winter campaign - Support Someone's Next Year.
Read more here: bit.ly/4oMYW13
#Homelessness #Donations #Progression #Health
We are nothing without the volunteers who help us co-produce and co-design our services.
We want to say a huge thank you this #InternationalVolunteersDay for the valuable contribution they make.
Learn more about volunteering on our site: bit.ly/4oyM52i