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What's it like being homeless?

Updated Thursday, 8 October 2020
Listen to John, Paul and Danny, as they share their experiences of live on the streets. Find out how Danny travelled around the UK and why he avoided London.

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Experiencing homelessness 


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Responding to homelessness 


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Paul's story


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