Unable to turn away, a Londoner’s action offers help and hope on the frontlines of the homeless crisis
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A short distance from some of London’s highest priced real estate, an all too common scene played out in an encampment beneath a bridge.
A short distance from some of London’s highest priced real estate, an all too common scene played out in an encampment beneath a bridge.
On Tuesday morning while walking along the Thames River, Joseph Avery-North spotted a man in distress.
He was laying on the ground wrapped in blankets next to a smouldering fire and wheelchair.
“He was writhing around a bit and moaning,” explained Avery-North. “I just came over and asked are you okay? Do you need help? He asked for an ambulance.”
Avery-North called 9-1-1 and the man was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
City hall is preparing to launch its Winter Response for Unsheltered Individuals, but some outreach workers on the front lines of the crisis warn that this will be another tragic winter.
The program will launch in December including 70 overnight spaces in converted construction trailers.
