The provision of public toilets has gone down the drain in towns across the UK, leaving us with the question how can anything improve if we cant get the basic necessities?
News
‘I just want to live my life’: Meet the homeless 21-year old who’s gone viral on TikTok
Photo: Ronnie Oakley A man has gone viral on Tik Tok after setting up a GoFundMe to help him escape homelessness, and find permanent housing. Ronnie Oakley, 21, has been homeless for two years. Despite keeping a private life by not disclosing his location or exact...
British astronaut with physical disability could become first to live in orbit
Official portrait of John McFall (Photo: ESA) British astronaut John McFall could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit, following an agreement between the UK Government and US commercial space company Vast. The Memorandum of...
Report warns three-quarters of workers not on track for comfortable retirement
Photo: Ewan Aulton Millions of workers could be heading towards a retirement that falls short of their expectations, according to a new report warning that more than three-quarters of people are not on track for a "moderate" retirement income. The findings, published...
Stop smoking pilot launched for people experiencing homelessness in Sheffield
A new stop smoking pilot has been launched in Sheffield to help people experiencing homelessness access tobacco treatment support.
Deadly May heatwave: 15 lives lost in UK waters
With the UK’s record breaking May heatwave now over, Uproute reflects on the tragic rise in water-related deaths over the past two weeks.
Climbing 100 hills in a year?: Charity CEO takes on steep challenge
Photo: Steve Hoey Could you climb 100 hills in 365 days? The CEO of charity Turning Lives Around (TLA), Steve Hoey, is taking on this new challenge to raise awareness and funds for homelessness. Mr Hoey is aiming to climb 100 hills this year and has so far completed...
Support available as more young people not in work or education
New figures from ONS show an increase in the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
‘Dogs don’t judge or criticise people’: Why NHS hospitals are turning to animal therapy
Photo: Chewy on Unsplash A London NHS trust is expanding its animal therapy programme across 16 sites, offering sessions with therapy dogs, cats and other animals to people experiencing mental health conditions. The scheme allows patients to spend time stroking,...
‘It’s a vicious cycle’: what the UK housing crisis means for Gen Z
We’ve all heard the same story from our parents. When they were younger, they bought their first house in their early 20s for a ridiculously low price, selling it on for a lot of profit years later.
Homelessness risk rises for households leaving asylum accommodation
Official figures show a 57% rise in households at risk of homelessness after leaving Home Office asylum accommodation, raising questions over whether the current 42-day move-on period gives refugees enough time to secure housing, benefits and work. (Photo: Dan Burton via Unsplash)
Nearly 1.2 billion people living with mental disorders globally, study reveals
A major systematic analysis published in The Lancet has revealed that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with a mental disorder in 2023.
UK job vacancies fall to the lowest level since early 2021 as young workers face tougher market
Official figures show an estimated 705,000 vacancies in the UK between February and April 2026, the lowest level since early 2021, as young workers face growing competition for entry-level jobs. (Photo: Drazen Zigic via Magnific)