baruchsol

Many thanks everyone for the feedback. I saw him again tonight and I broached the question of accommodation with him. he appears to have had his fair share of living in homeless shelters with promises of more permanent accommodation which din't materialise. He explained all this very civilly and patiently. Given how gruesome homeless shelters can be, I have some sympathy with his not wanting to go through the palaver all over again. I also found what he said sadly believable. He mentioned the thing about having to sleep rough in the same location for three nights. He is the guy with the lower leg missing. I haven't asked him his name so don't know whether he's called Paul. I don't know if anything can be done for him, but either way I felt it would be useful as it might encourage others to look out for his welfare.

Thanks for the reply. I also met him there once. I haven't personally witnessed any shouting at people though it's perfectly possible. On that occasion I gave him an old duvet. He stopped me the next day to tell me how useful it had been. What concerns me is that he just doesn't look well enough to be sleeping rough.

I wanted to ask if anyone knows about a homeless disabled man in a wheelchair whom I occasionally meet around where I live on Forest Hill Road. I've occasionally got him things he's asked for e.g. blankets, soup and cider. He looks oldish and weatherbeaten and has an Irish accent. He's a pleasant and appreciative. I'm just concerned about him because he doesn't look in good health. I don't know if he'd be amenable to people helping him find accommodation suited to his needs or to accessing other appropriate help but I felt I should flag him up. It's possible that someone could offer him help or me advice on pointing him in the right direction. In any case, even if he chooses not to avail himself of whatever help may be available, it would surely be a good thing if residents are aware of him and look out for his welfare.