Revealed: Homeless people face ‘postcode lottery’ of support leaving them at risk in heatwaves
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is meant to keep homeless people safe when the weather poses a threat to life on the street. Big Issue teamed up with the Pavement magazine to investigate…
Read the full articleYou might also wanna read
Alicante activates alert for extreme heat: street surveillance and shelter for the homeless
The City Council initiates the protocol to assist the most vulnerable groups amid rising temperatures
The hidden heatwave dangers facing those who are homeless
Bolton homeless charity warns of heatwave’s hidden dangers as temperatures rise
Heatwave exposes inequality: low-income families and women hit hardest as European cities fail to adapt
As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions
theguardian.com·17d agoHeatwaves are public health emergency in the making
Scotland cannot afford to ignore the growing health risks posed by extreme heat, says the Scottish Greens’ health spokesperson, Kayleigh Kin
Care homes urged to reassess PPE use as extreme heat alert extended
The UKSHA issues an urgent public health message to health and care providers during heatwave
Crackdown leaves homeless vulnerable to heat wave: advocates
WINNIPEG — Advocates say the recent police crackdown on open drug use on Winnipeg streets has driven members of the homeless community into
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.