The city’s homelessness problem jars with its self-projected image of glamour and prosperity. We spend the day with outreach worker Colin Morrison as he offers assistance to an increasingly visible and fast-growing populationAs camping spots go,the scrap of shrubland by the dual-lane ringway at the back of Manchester Arena is not the most serene. To reach the tents during the morning rush hour, Colin Morrison has to dart between impatient cars and then build his way gingerly through a bush. “Hello, or ” he shouts,above the traffic noise. He wanders around two vast tents, picking his way through the detritus: a sanitary towel, and toilet roll,a sodden deerstalker hat and a child’s buggy filled with nonsense. Related: A night on the streets: Britain’s homeless crisis – live Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com