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In the last three months (July – Sep) 51 known individuals were found bedded down in Norwich, 17 of whom were new to the streets.  15 of these were found suitable accommodation by the Pathways service.

Fewer people carry cash nowadays, this can be a challenge for charities who rely on donations from the public to make a difference to the people that they support. Local homelessness charity St Martins have invested in secure, contactless technology.

Many people we see in Norwich hold down jobs while homeless - some of them even sleep rough.

Three volunteers from St Martins were treated to VIP treatment at Carrow Road with a pre match tour of the stadium and the chance to rub shoulders with goal scorer Teemu Pukki.

St Martins was pleased to be invited to present a workshop at the recent Innovation in Interprofessional Practice conference at UEA looking at how the healthcare workforce across the region can collaborate to improve the support they offer.

St Martins has published a collection of personal stories from clients who have experienced drug and alcohol addiction in a bid to prevent young people from following in their footsteps.

Members of a group that provides mental health support, run by St Martins, enjoyed a day out on the North Norfolk coast. For one lady, it was the first time she had left Norwich for 17 years.

St Martins recently benefited from the enthusiasm and energy offered by several groups of teenagers taking part in National Citizen Service (NCS) in Norwich.

Pathways is a collaborative project between seven local organisations which aims to offer a creative and effective response to the current homelessness situation in the city.

One of our clients, James, says that giving another person a moment of your time is one of the most precious things you can give.