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  • Financial Times highlights progress and challenges ahead

    Financial Times highlights progress and challenges ahead

    25 Dec 2020: Article features photos and interviews with staff, volunteers and guests of Glass Door. Read more

  • Make rapid testing available so night shelters can open safely

    Make rapid testing available so night shelters can open safely

    9 Nov 2020: BBC London News includes interviews with CEO Lucy Abraham at the launch of the community dinner service. Read more

  • Second lockdown could be a "tragedy in the making"

    Second lockdown could be a "tragedy in the making"

    November 2020: Glass Door calls for urgent action to save the lives of people sleeping on the streets during lockdown 2.0, in The Independent and The Big Issue. Read more

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Financial Times highlights progress and challenges ahead

Financial Times highlights progress and challenges ahead

25 Dec 2020: Article features photos and interviews with staff, volunteers and guests of Glass Door. Read more

Published: 28th December, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Team Glass Door

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Make rapid testing available so night shelters can open safely

Make rapid testing available so night shelters can open safely

9 Nov 2020: BBC London News includes interviews with CEO Lucy Abraham at the launch of the community dinner service. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 30th December, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Second lockdown could be a

Second lockdown could be a "tragedy in the making"

November 2020: Glass Door calls for urgent action to save the lives of people sleeping on the streets during lockdown 2.0, in The Independent and The Big Issue. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2020

Updated: 24th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Shelter shortfall called a

Shelter shortfall called a "crisis in the making"

27 October 2020: Glass Door provide perspective in BBC London News, The Guardian and The Big Issue. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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'Winter homeless shelter crisis' in Huffington Post

'Winter homeless shelter crisis' in Huffington Post

4 September 2020: CEO Lucy Abraham outlines the challenges in providing shelter this winter amid a predicted rise in homelessness. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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The future of shelters, in

The future of shelters, in "Inside Housing"

25 August 2020: Glass Door chief executive Lucy Abraham urges the sector not to dismiss communal night shelters without alternatives in place. Read more

Published: 25th August, 2020

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door responds to £105m funding pledge for rough sleepers

Glass Door responds to £105m funding pledge for rough sleepers

24 June 2020: Our CEO and senior caseworker speak to journalists at the FT, the Independent and The Big Issue. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Senior caseworker Neil in the Guardian and Independent

Senior caseworker Neil in the Guardian and Independent

18 June 2020: Neil shares his concerns for homeless guests following the news that London hotels will soon be resuming normal business. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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The New York Times interviews caseworker Alex

The New York Times interviews caseworker Alex

9 June 2020: Glass Door’s Alex Norris features in a story on the impact of coronavirus on homelessness in London. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door staff speak out in the Guardian and Evening Standard

Glass Door staff speak out in the Guardian and Evening Standard

28 May 2020: Caseworker Alex and COO Lucy voice their concern about the lack of move-on options for guests in hotels. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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COO Lucy appears on Euronews

COO Lucy appears on Euronews

11 May 2020: Glass Door chief operating officer Lucy voices her concerns about the future for many EU nationals now staying in hotels. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door on the BBC

Glass Door on the BBC

4 May 2020: Senior staff Lucy Abraham and Melissa Kerschen appear on the BBC to talk about why more support is needed for people who are homeless during this pandemic. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Many still sleeping rough

Many still sleeping rough

April 2020: Glass Door staff and guests quoted in the FT, BBC Radio 4, The Evening Standard and the Independent about the impact of the lock-down on people facing homelessness. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Coronavirus coverage

Coronavirus coverage

Updated 30 March 2020: The Independent, The Guardian, Metro, Sky News and others cover Glass Door’s warning about the impact of COVID-19 on those who are homeless. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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National press feature Glass Door's response to rough sleeping stats

National press feature Glass Door's response to rough sleeping stats

28 February 2020: Our debunking of the latest government report on rough sleeping features in the BBC, the Guardian and many other media titles. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door features on London Live

Glass Door features on London Live

3 February 2020: Local TV channel shines light on Glass Door tackling homelessness as part of the London Homeless Collective. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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An alternative Christmas: The Bridge Newspaper

An alternative Christmas: The Bridge Newspaper

December 2019: Anglican Diocese of Southwark's newspaper features a night in the shelters with shelter manager Abiola Dada. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2020

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Team Glass Door

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Press shines light on shelters at Christmas

Press shines light on shelters at Christmas

25 December 2019: The Independent and The Evening Standard publish interviews and photos from inside a Glass Door shelter. Read more

Published: 27th December, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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A warning on Glass Door's rising numbers in the Evening Standard

A warning on Glass Door's rising numbers in the Evening Standard

23 December 2019: Article dedicated to Glass Door features interview with COO Lucy Abraham. Read more

Published: 23rd December, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door in the Huffington Post

Glass Door in the Huffington Post

19 December 2019: Senior editor Chris York narrates his experience of visiting a Glass Door night shelter. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2019

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door features in John Pilger's new film

Glass Door features in John Pilger's new film

13 December 2019: Glass Door shelter manager Ben Davies and shelter venue, St Barnabas Clapham Common, feature in John Pilger’s new documentary film: ‘The Dirty War on the NHS’. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2019

Updated: 11th February, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Glass Door features on BBC Radio London

Glass Door features on BBC Radio London

9 December 2019: Shelter Manager Ben Davies discusses Glass Door's Christmas Appeal and the misconceptions around homelessness on the Tim Arthur Show. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Rachael Lindsay

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Marie Claire publishes tips from Glass Door

Marie Claire publishes tips from Glass Door

6 December: Sara Vaughan shares tips from Glass Door in her list of eight things you can do to help. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Team Glass Door

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Local Press cover Glass Door's Christmas campaign

Local Press cover Glass Door's Christmas campaign

28 Nov 19: London Weekly News and SouthWest London Press highlight Glass Door's support of up to 170 individuals every night. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2020

Author: Team Glass Door

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