P15 - Script

NEWS SCRIPT

With East London housing the poorest boroughs in the nation the issue of homelessness has risen over the recent years.

More and more people are becoming homeless but now it's having a huge affect on young people.

Here's more from this report.

As told these days we are having to face the unfortunate truth of homelessness affecting teenagers and young people more than anyone else.

What some of our educated people are unaware of is the situation itself. Many do not know why this is happening in the place they call their home.

It's clear to say that people are aware of the benefit cuts which so many rely on to live, feed families and keep a roof over their head, but do the younger generation know this? 

I have been out scouring the streets of East London asking the public what they think causes people to become homeless.

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The response seems to be similar with everyone, saying one factor causing homelessness is due to financial problems but only one person show they have more knowledge on the topic.

As the years go by, unfortunately the issue will continue to rise, especially for young people and the next generation.

One young teenager shared the story of witnessing one of their family members having to live on the streets.

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So it seems as though not every young person is completely clueless to the matter of the subject. However, it looks like to truly understand a serious and sensitive topic such as this, the best way would be to experience it.

I’m Syeda Tahsin reporting for Fly FM.

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P14 - Contacting charities

To obtain an interview of a representative of a homeless charity I have visited different charity websites and have contacted them asking for an interview. As most of the charities are not based in East London I have decided to hold an interview over the phone. Below are some of the charities I have contacted.

Step by Step

Alone in London



Depaul UK




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P13 - Homeless in London (VIDEO)

                      

This documentary was made by UEL (University of East London) students in early 2014 to show the other side of London and how the minority of its population accommodates homeless people. One thing I've learnt from the video was what I think takes away the common misconception of why people become homeless. The common reason is because family or friends can no longer accommodate its resident, so as a result some people are left with no choice but to try and survive out on the streets. The statistics in the video show that the number could be worse (higher) in East London, as part of the area consists of poor boroughs. By hearing the story of one person in the video it tells me that the government is doing less to handle the issue. So as the years go it will be of no surprise that there will be an increase to all the statistics mentioned in the video.

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