Homelessness and Mental Health
Tom Tunney
2nd March 2025
How are Homelessness and Mental Health linked? Homelessness is not just the consequence of one thing. There are many factors and life opportunities that lead
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A Season of Giving: Should Christmas Kindness Last All Year?
Tom Tunney
5th December 2024
As the evenings grow darker, the nation begins its festive preparations. The sights and sounds of Christmas are everywhere, with families planning gatherings, shopping for presents, and stocking up on festive treats to celebrate with loved ones.
Amidst this seasonal cheer, the stark reality of homelessness remains ever-present. In a quiet doorway, a rough sleeper with a donated coffee to help fend off the cold, lonely. During December, many shoppers pause to offer food, money, or small gifts to those on the streets a gesture of goodwill inspired by the Christmas spirit.
Homelessness and the early release of prisoners
Tom Tunney
5th November 2024
What is happening?
Due to the overcrowding in Prisons, an Early Release Scheme has been set up in the UK.
The Government thought that this would help reduce the pressure on prisons and be a starting step of sorting out the Criminal Justice Systems overcrowding. The increase in sentence length is the main cause of overcrowding. The Crown Court (2023) stated the average sentence is 25% longer than in 2012.
A spokesperson from the Ministry of Justice said the early release system would give probation staff more time to prepare for prisoner’s release and set them up with housing and help. This has not been the case, as former inmates are now seen rough sleeping, and re-offending to get back into the prison.
The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health, Addiction, and Homelessness
Tom Tunney
31st August 2024
Trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s life. It plays a significant and often overlooked role in the intersection of mental health, addiction,
Three Peaks in 24 hours
Tom Tunney
17th June 2024
On 6th and 7th July a team of NSK volunteers will embark on the National Three Peaks Challenge, setting themselves 24 hours to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. Your support will help fund the work of NSK which changes lives, often saving lives.
Volunteer Week
Tom Tunney
2nd June 2024
Volunteers’ Week 2024!
Celebrated at the Newbury Soup Kitchen.
This year, we celebrate Volunteer Week at The Newbury Soup Kitchen by passing on our thanks to the incredible volunteers we have supporting our charity. Without the dedication of these wonderful people, we couldn’t do the work we do and continue to expand our efforts across West Berkshire.
Winter Homeless Project
Tom Tunney
16th April 2024
Press Release 16 April 2024 WINTER HOMELESS PROJECT PROVIDED ACCOMODATION FOR WEST BERKSHIRE HOMELESS FOR 117 NIGHTS Local homeless support charities came together in the
National Crime Agency Nitazenes warning
Tom Tunney
21st March 2024
More than 100 deaths have now been linked to synthetic opioids called Nitazenes since the summer, according to the National Crime Agency. The drugs are
Liver Health Check with FibroScan
Tom Tunney
15th February 2024
Liver disease is now the 3rd commonest cause of premature death in the UK and the only one of the 5 main causes of premature
Newbury Soup Kitchen – Annual Fundraiser
Tom Tunney
3rd December 2023
A night to remember: The 2023 Newbury Soup Kitchen Fundraising Event This year’s event, hosted at the Vineyard to benefit The Newbury Soup Kitchen,
Supporting vulnerable people before and during cold weather
Tom Tunney
3rd December 2023
It is incredibly important as we approach the cold winter months to support those who are vulnerable and sleeping rough. People sleeping rough are exposed
Newbury Today – Fundraiser Article
Tom Tunney
3rd December 2023
Will Young and Rob Rinder help make it a night to remember for Newbury Soup Kitchen gala evening at The Vineyard By Sarah Bosley–sarah.bosley@newburynews.co.uk Published: