TOASS07 - David Kidd

Hello, and a warm welcome to episode 7. 

Today, sit back, relax and enjoy the dulcet tones of The Homeless Network's very own David Kidd. David joined me, to put into some sort of context, the recent changes in how homelessness is now being dealt with in Glasgow and other cities throughout Scotland with the introduction of Housing First. This is something that will directly affect what The ARCH currently works toward and will have an adverse affect when funding cuts come into play later this year. Here, David explains how the new system will work and what the likelihood of success will be.

This episode is different from previous episodes and although David touches on his own time experiencing homelessness that is not the main topic of this episode. His past experience is invaluable in his future career choice and enables him to have a unique insight into the plight of those experiencing homelessness. Through his work with Glasgow Homelessness Involvement and Feedback Team (GHIFT) David and his posse of those with lived experience, have helped forge the future direction for homeless provision in the city; for the good or for the bad. No doubt, time will tell. We get to hear about David's own private world as a music mixer and all round music guru. Check him out (dddm) on Soundcloud.  

If you enjoyed or you have issues with this episode then please let your feelings known to us/David via social media. You can contact David via the email address he gives out in the episode or via Twitter or, you can do the same with us at The ARCH (see below). If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, or on previous episodes, and require help and support, then please get in touch by emailing us or messaging us on our social media sites and staff will help or signpost you towards the support you need.

If you would like to sponsor the show or sponsor a flat/pillows/bedding/furniture packs/support in order we can help other homeless men, you can donate by going to https://www.scottishchristianalliance.org.uk and hitting that donate button. We are building up various ways in which people can sponsor/donate/give over the coming weeks. We have been asked what the best way to give is and we suggest to do it via our web site. You can also donate at our Facebook page @TheARCHRS or contact us directly by email or  telephone. Please consider donating as we are a charity (SC021765) and are in need of funds to continue with the excellent work we do here. It is a privilege to work with so many brilliant characters; no two days are the same.

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Thank you for reading and thank you for listening to the podcast; I look forward to hearing from you. 'Til next time, be blessed and stay safe.