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‘People are so judgmental’: the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

April 9, 2026 by Rachel Hall

‘People are so judgmental’: the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness
Richard Hewett became homeless after a breakup. When he contracted sepsis, his right leg was amputated. Photo: Martin Godwin/The Guardian

Richard Hewett, who was forced to sleep in his car when his relationship broke down, is one of many in the UK hit by rising costs and a lack of social housing

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Where reverence begins

December 16, 2025 by Seán Robinson

Standing at the beach at sunset with spread arms
Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash

Two lines of poetry and twelve steps: a journey towards rediscovering beauty in the ordinary

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Busting the myths of addiction

November 13, 2025 by Seán Robinson

Addiction
Image by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

So you think you know all about addiction and the "typical addict." Think again, because addiction does not discriminate. What you see on the street is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Seán Robinson

Seán Robinson

Seán Robinson is the CEO of Rehabit, an addiction charity in London. He is also a freelance writer a …

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