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  • In the press: Omicron shuts down shelters

    In the press: Omicron shuts down shelters

    Glass Door's decision to not open shelters was featured in several news outlets, including the Guardian, FT and Big Issue. Read more

  • Guardian reports: rise in women sleeping rough

    Guardian reports: rise in women sleeping rough

    30 June 2021: Glass Door provides evidence and insight demonstrating a rise in women needing services to support them out of homelessness. Read more

  • Prioritise vaccinations for homeless before emergency shelters close

    Prioritise vaccinations for homeless before emergency shelters close

    8 Feb 2021: BBC London News visits a Glass Door hostel and highlights the charity's call to prioritise people experiencing homelessness. Read more

  • 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

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  • Guardian reports: rise in women sleeping rough
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In the press: Omicron shuts down shelters

In the press: Omicron shuts down shelters

Glass Door's decision to not open shelters was featured in several news outlets, including the Guardian, FT and Big Issue. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Guardian reports: rise in women sleeping rough

Guardian reports: rise in women sleeping rough

30 June 2021: Glass Door provides evidence and insight demonstrating a rise in women needing services to support them out of homelessness. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

Prioritise vaccinations for homeless before emergency shelters close

Prioritise vaccinations for homeless before emergency shelters close

8 Feb 2021: BBC London News visits a Glass Door hostel and highlights the charity's call to prioritise people experiencing homelessness. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Mikaela Algranati

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

'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

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 16th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Melissa Kerschen

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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: 6th May, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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