Reposted by Alexia Murphydepaul-uk.bsky.social @depaul-uk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025CHAIN stats (Jan–Mar 2025) show a 29% rise in young people (18–25) sleeping rough in London compared to the same period last year. Our CEO, Alexia Murphy, told the Big Issue: “We urgently need more housing specifically for young people sleeping rough with wraparound support." 111
Alexia Murphy @alexiajmurphy.bsky.social · 30/04/2025More than 470 young people aged 18-25 were counted rough sleeping on the streets of London alone in the first 3 months of the year. This has to stop. These young lives need an opportunity to thrive. 000
Alexia Murphy @alexiajmurphy.bsky.social · 08/03/2025www.bigissue.com/behind-the-s...bigissue.comInside the Big issue: Home truths in UkraineAs Trump and Putin bargain over Ukraine, we hear what life is like for the displaced. Read more in this week’s Big Issue. 120
Reposted by Alexia Murphydepaul-uk.bsky.social @depaul-uk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025We were thrilled to receive a visit from MP Andrew Cooper to our service in Winsford. The MP for Mid-Cheshire met with staff and a young care leaver to learn about the challenges faced by young people leaving the care system. The service provides vital skills to help care leavers live independently. 052
Reposted by Alexia MurphyInstitute of Global Homelessness (IGH) @ighomelessness.bsky.social · 06/03/2025A great watch/listen! The National Homelessness Law Center's webinar on the impacts of criminalizing homelessness and the current United States administration's plans to address homelessness. youtu.be/x7CzgKvXDlg?...youtu.beWebinar: Trump, Homelessness, and the Road AheadYouTube video by National Homelessness Law Center 101
Reposted by Alexia MurphyBig Issue @bigissue.com · 28/01/2025“Shocking” new figures show 80 children tragically died while living in temporary accommodation in just one year. 🗓️ New statistics from the National Child Mortality Database recorded 80 deaths between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024. 📊 Read more. ⬇️ bit.ly/40wxY3v 088
Alexia Murphy @alexiajmurphy.bsky.social · 28/01/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTemporary housing linked to deaths of at least 74 childrenOfficial data show that 58 of those children were babies under the age of one. 010
Reposted by Alexia MurphyThe Choir with No Name @choirwithnoname.bsky.social · 27/01/2025We're looking for a choir manager to join our fabulous Brighton choir! The successful candidate does not need prior experience of running a choir or leading musically, but a passion for leading community groups, exceptional organisational skills and a love of music a must! APPLY BY 6 FEBRUARY 122
Alexia Murphy @alexiajmurphy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Well I’ve made it over to this part of the internet. Off to explore. 010