THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]
Enniskillen sleep out highlights hidden homelessness
IN a poignant display of solidarity, First Housing Enniskillen is set to host a sleep-out in the Diamond this Friday night to raise awareness about homelessness in Fermanagh. Eight staff members and four service users will brave the winter cold as part of The Big Sleep Out, an initiative to spotlight the struggles faced by […]
‘Hidden’ homelessness growing in Fermanagh
“Proper record keeping on the hidden homeless population could play a key role in preventative services and predicting future need.”
Joint approach to help tackle homelessness in Fermanagh
“We need to secure intervention and support from the statutory agencies which have a duty of care for those whom we identify as being in need.”
Rising number of young homeless in Fermanagh
HOMELESSNESS among young people in Fermanagh is a ‘serious concern’ with 23 cases being dealt with by charity Action for Children and five new referrals alone in the month of October.