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News and articles for commissioners and professionals working to help people facing poverty, and inequality in health and housing

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Features | Fundraising | Professionals

All the ways local businesses are making a difference
Brilliant local businesses of all sizes have raised more than £143,000 for Porchlight in the past year.

25 May, 2023

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Professionals | Campaigns

Homelessness services are having their funding cut... the government must act
We spoke to the National Housing Federation about the challenges ahead

17 November, 2022

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Professionals

We're looking for mental health organisations to join Live Well Kent & Medway
You could join our network of support services

26 October, 2022

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Professionals

New scheme supports homeless hospital patients
Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor health

23 June, 2022

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Features | Professionals | Campaigns

What the cost of living crisis means for people in Kent
People have impossible choices between heating and eating

15 March, 2022

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Professionals

Young transgender people must feel comfortable accessing support
We’ve spoken to Homeless Link about our work in this area

22 February, 2022

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Professionals

Kent County Council proposing to cut homelessness support
Kent Homeless Connect could be decommissioned later this year

11 February, 2022

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Professionals

Independent evaluation of our Aspirations service
It's improving people's mental health and wellbeing

10 February, 2022

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Professionals | Campaigns

Government Budget doesn’t go far enough to help struggling households
The lack of support means they face a very bleak winter

29 October, 2021

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