Homeless and feeling “worthless and let down”

ITV News Report

Former Royal Navy Marine from Kent who’s now homeless feels ‘worthless and let down’

A former Royal Navy Marine has told ITV Meridian becoming homeless has left him feeling worthless and let down.

Phil Gorman, 57 served in the Merchant Navy for 16 years.

He became homeless after splitting up with his wife in 2017, and described the split as ‘crucifying.’

Phil ended up sleeping rough in the town. He receives support at the Rainbow Centre and at Porchlight, two Kent based charities which support people experiencing homelessness.

But he says after serving his country, he feels betrayed by those in power.

“I served this country. I got medals for this country. But the Government won’t do nothing.

“They know what’s going on, but they choose not to help.”

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