• Gary

    Gary’s mental health suffered after he faced the loss of his younger brother five years ago. This led to...

  • Mensah*

    Mensah was living in an ant-infested flat, with broken windows that let the cold in. The cold caused flare-ups...

  • Devon

    When Devon left prison, he was determined to turn his life around. But with nowhere to go, that determination...

  • Fred and Peter

    Fred and Peter faced losing their homes while in prison, putting their futures at risk. With support from LSA...

  • Steph and Ash – Support Worker Story

    Ash came to Streetlife after sofa surfing for a year. With the right support, they found safety, stability and...

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    Ian

    “It was a very bad time, because we were good friends. He was more like a Dad, as well...

  • Sarah – Psychologist at Rowan Alba

    Sarah is a psychologist, employed by NHS Lothian, and working with Rowan Alba across two of their supported accommodation...

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    Elvira

    Two years ago, Elvira’s relationship with her partner broke down. She had previously faced abuse from her ex-husband that...

  • John

    After his mental health declined, John lost his job and home and spent the next decade on the streets....

  • Carla

    Carla came to The Connection at St Martin’s in April 2024, after twenty years of on-and-off rough sleeping. This...

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    Umar*

    Umar was granted refugee status after a period living in temporary accommodation as an asylum seeker in the UK....

  • Osman*

    When his refugee status was granted and the eviction notice swiftly followed, Osman was put in touch with Students...

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