Wealthy N.J. city rethinking plan to jail homeless people for sleeping outdoors

Wealthy N.J. city rethinking plan to jail homeless people for sleeping outdoors

Following a backlash from critics, a Union County city postponed a vote this week on a controversial ordinance that could punish homeless people for sleeping outdoors.

Northwick Park Hospital loses £40k a year replacing walking aids

Northwick Park Hospital is appealing to the public to return walking aids such as sticks and frames that are no longer being used. The hospital trust is currently spending more than £40,000 a year replacing equipment that often ends up gathering dust in people’s homes and have been issued by hospitals. Nationally, the cost of replacing unreturned walking aids is a whopping £14 million. The hospital says that raising awareness about the issue cou…

Supporting the foot health of homeless people

AN NHS service which specialises in foot conditions is helping to protect homeless people by collecting donations of new or used walking boots, trainers, and socks.