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#31 - Matt Downie MBE: Crisis, Ending Homelessness, Rough Sleeping, Sex Work, Hostels, Affordable Housing, Rogue Landlords & The 1824 Vagrancy Act
#31 - Matt Downie MBE: Crisis, Ending Homelessness, Rough Sleeping, Sex Work, Hostels, Affordable Housing, Rogue Landlords & The 1824 Vagrancy Act
#31 - Matt Downie MBE: Crisis, Ending Homelessness, Rough Sleeping, Sex Work, Hostels, Affordable Housing, Rogue Landlords & The 1824 Vagrancy Act
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Join Matt Downie MBE as he discusses homelessness, affordable housing, and policy reform with Matthew Butler on the 'Believe in People Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Matt Downie MBE on Tackling Homelessness: From Crisis to Hope
Episode Overview
- Exploring multifaceted issues related to homelessness and the dire need for more affordable housing
- Discussing discrimination and challenges faced by individuals with drug and alcohol addiction in accessing stable accommodation
- Highlighting the impact of the pandemic on homelessness and contrasting the responses of England, Scotland, and Wales
- Shedding light on the archaic Vagrancy Act of 1824 and its impact on individuals experiencing homelessness
- Championing proactive action to prevent homelessness and the resounding impact of collaborative efforts
So, we're going to have to get our hands dirty and roll up our sleeves and do it ourselves. I think, yeah, just to say, I think that we won't be the only ones thinking this. In Hull, I don't know if it's the same anywhere else, but we've had a lot of new housing estates pop up in the city, and the general sort of consensus is that so many of them have to be council properties as well.
What happens when the Chief Executive of a leading homelessness charity sits down to talk about the state of homelessness today? In this episode of the 'Believe in People Podcast', host Matthew Butler engages with Matt Downie MBE, the head of Crisis, to unpack the complex issues surrounding homelessness. Matt's extensive experience in various organizations shines through as he discusses everything from rough sleeping and sex work to the desperate need for affordable housing.
Matt sheds light on how the pandemic has exacerbated homelessness and compares the responses from England, Scotland, and Wales. He doesn't shy away from addressing the discrimination faced by those with drug and alcohol addictions when trying to secure stable housing. The conversation takes a historical turn as they examine the 1824 Vagrancy Act and its lasting impact on homeless individuals. But it's not all doom and gloom. Matt shares inspiring stories of initiatives that are making a real difference.
He emphasizes the importance of early intervention and collaborative efforts in preventing homelessness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the structural reasons behind homelessness and what can be done to change public perception and policy. With a mix of hard-hitting facts and hopeful narratives, this episode offers a comprehensive look at one of society's most pressing issues.
Whether you're directly affected by homelessness or simply want to be more informed, Matt Downie's insights provide a roadmap for meaningful change.