Sleeping on the streets of London | Rough Sleepers

[@miriamamjad441]

Gap between rich and poor is growing. I see it everyday. The poverty and despair. People just ignore you especially if your begging. Where is our humanity? I try to chat to people even if i dont know them. Just a friendly hello or smile. Usually people respond well. Maybe we need to build community spirit like in the olden days and reach out to those who face hardship.

[@Socialsoda]

Thanks so much for sharing! you never know the stories you can discover when you just ask.

[@DJ-jn3on]

Well said. Today's world is a horrible, cruel place filled with so many people who act that way towards defenceless and vulnerable people. However, it's good to know there are still good people out there.

[@chrisj8764]

Yes, but begging is bad - no self respect

[@jimmorrison3756]

I was homeless for two years And i met better people on the streets who were also homeless and better than my own family to me who would give you their last penny, or there to help in a crisis. Got into a shelter in the end and these people who help the homeless are first class. I get where this guy says "you are invisible" to people when homeless and friends do treat it like an illness. More help should be given to get our homeless people off the streets.

[@Socialsoda]

Thanks for leaving your comment Jim and thanks for watching!

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Yes the shelter people have helped me a lot I'm still homeless andliving through calligraphy and art

[@davidkeogh9276]

When I was homeless I always made sure my clothes were clean and I did not look like a homeless person,I could not stand the idea that somebody could look at me and say he is a homeless person, anyways that was a long time ago but an experience I will never forget.

[@lizzyloughton7501]

What an honest man wish you all the best god bless you always

[@hodil293]

Such a humble and sweet man ! God bless him🙏🌸💟

[@Chaseniceness]

He is right about the council. Once you give up a flat it's very hard to get another one.

[@Socialsoda]

thanks for sharing chase!

[@jackwatsonepic626]

There's no money to be made there's / no backhanders to be made . in homeless people because if there was the streets would be cleaned up " George Carlin RIP 2008

[@joanoconnor9799]

Go to Devon wait till a boat comes in get your friends aswell and walk in with the boat lot see want happens

[@ryanchurchill4589]

The West has become overan with the third world and being so that perhaps even higher, than 95% are welfare leeches, in the past we had enough resources to look after those in need, because the welfare immigrants are put on priority and are either enjoying the benefits of such as housing ect, or are next in line. The indigenous, or those who built, now have their descendents treated as a minority and unworthy, if they ask social help ect....Those who participate in removing us as a people will eventually or highly likely to geet their top knocked in......

[@chrisj8764]

Kudos to the generous businessman for giving him such a lot of help!

[@JoeBass-n4b]

Breaks my heart wanting to set a go fund me to build a hotel for homeless where they can work and get back on track. Scared a little as it's a massive project and will cost but unless we find a way it will never change. Xx

[@wulfsorenson8859]

They will just put asylum seekers in it.

[@MargaretNolan-c1t]

Only suckers respond to go fund me requests from pathetic virtue signalers.

[@sunnyjoy229]

All the best!

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

As the person this interview is about your comment was heartwarming.

[@sarahlausch8264]

Great video, thanks for sharing this story

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Thank you Sarah

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

As the homeless man in thr video I yhank you for your words I'm still homeless though

[@paulnewsom4988]

I Am 60 I've Seen Homeless People Since At Least 1983 First it Was Very Rare Then it Grew I Am Originally From Calif Bay Area For Those Who Don't Know It's The Most Expensive Area in USA Has Been For Years I Was Born And Raised There I Left Along Time Ago Family Still There When I Visit It's Never Shocking To See Not Just Changes but Homeless Has Grown Like Never Before I Think of This Man And Say That Could Be Me Or Just About Anyone Society Now I've Never Seen Such Uncaring Attiudes He's Right When He Says Well What's A Homeless Person Look Like You Would Be Amazed Just Because He's Cleaned up Wears Good Coat Thank Goodness I've Known People Working Full Time But Are Still Homeless Teachers Even No One Is Emune To It I Have A Wonderful Daughter 4 Fantastic Grankids I Am Far From Well off But I Have Them And God's Grace I Am Well Health Wise ,,Remember This Could Be Any Of Us The World We Are In Is A Very Ugly One Compared To Years Ago Smile Help Others If You Can Lifes To Dam Short

[@Socialsoda]

Thanks so much for posting this Paul, it does seem to be a problem that’s getting worse and not better. But hopefully stories like this can help in some way. Congrats on the successful family!

[@andrewbush3744]

The benefits system as not helped people with drugs or alcohol problems the homeless as got worse under the Torries

[@jackiedodson5649]

In 1982 lived in Soho centre point cause at home was being verbally physical abused by my parents I saw homeless then

[@carolashton8543]

A friend should be by your side. GOD BLESS

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

My friends deserted me

[@theodoreinblue7484]

Fascinating- thank you for sharing this!

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Thankd

[@johnthompson7105]

English are left homeless while all the worlds scroungers and criminals live in 5 star luxury

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Sharing my story had to be done

[@lizzyloughton7501]

immigrants are sleeping in hotels thats what i love about this country so loyal to their own so proud to be English

[@ThatLeeNoble]

What I hate are folk like you who need to pit one demographic against another. Can we not help both? Remember to use your vote wisely at the next election.

[@marciannatolentino2474]

If senior citizens out there have social security pension, though not really much, come to Asian country like the Philippines. A thousand pounds can make you live decently enough and when your time is up, rest in peace decently with pride.

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2]

Iam going to Indonesia

[@grandpahickory613]

The Monarchy doesn't have any problems, they have accrued hundreds of billions of dollars.....The commoner is always the one outside, looking in... Thats why we had a tea party in America once upon a time...

[@0m5r3]

Great video Touching story Please keep going :D

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Difficult to keep going when you are living on the street

[@0m5r3]

@@roypalmer-fk2hc Of course, you're right, good luck to you and I hope the situation gets better with time 🔥 (oh and btw I was initially talking to the channel owner, not you directly, but no problem 😉)

[@RachelWheeldon]

I guarantee if this homeless gentleman had come over on a boat he would get accommodation straight away. But because he is a uk citizen , the government doesn't care.

[@juliewills8034]

How very true.

[@ChickpeatheTortie]

So very very true its absolutely sickening

[@koont666]

Im from Fulham,bless you mate All the best pal , 🍀🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Thank you

[@AndriesWoldendorp-q2b]

Realize, you can be homeless at any day. So give any help to homeless people: food, drinks, clichés, and most important: show compassie and love: take interest and talk to a homeless person, so you can reach her/his heart. Don't look away, but help, if you can.

[@williebobs3830]

The men of Manchester had a rule Back in the day. NEVER give up your flat for a woman.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

Exactly!

[@sonyafuller4297]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@mandriod5255]

Respect to the gentleman

[@dianestahr4421]

Council needs to build more flats so private landlords may have to come down on sky high rents. Ppl need reasonable rents.

[@Socialsoda]

Many thanks for your response Diane

[@italianstallion9170]

who is going to pay for that then?

[@terryjames548]

Woke up in a Soho doorway. A policeman knew my name......

[@anthonymitchell8893]

who are you ? who the f-----k are you

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Subscribed. Thank you for making this video.

[@Warcrimeenthusiast]

How much is the UK spending houseing these migrants ?

[@sunshine-qk8qe]

£70,000 A DAY.

[@robertbest4398]

@@sunshine-qk8qe more like 6million per day fool of a person

[@G4RY1159]

Who knows as they are prone to telling lies, more so with figures.

[@ellismeah8110]

Billions a year

[@1bhaihay]

No point relying on the government to improve anything.

[@vivienkershaw2200]

God help the prople who r not as fortunate as out selves

[@michaelmallal9101]

We only live in a studio. It's cold here too.

[@johnallen7807]

And yet if you enter the country illegally across the Channel without no connection to the UK you get a 4* hotel, all meals, free medical/dental and spending money!

[@linniem5982]

Same situation in the United States.

[@johnallen7807]

@@linniem5982 Must admit I have seen some horrendous vids of places like San Fransisco, Philadelphia and Chicago etc. much seems to be drug related though?

[@someonenormal9460]

Am not saying he is lying but the part about the studio he is living at that the water came through the roof is a bit weird because the landlord would need to put him in a hotel or even the insurance company would put him up in a hotel because it wasn't his fault if u get what am saying so why would he have to sleep rough as I think that is disgusting that he has to sleep rough for something that was not his fault or out of his control

[@carolinesmith8024]

I'm so sorry words can't describe my heart is crying what our society became can't watch it's so sad may God strengthen all of you and open doors yes sometimes a stranger will treat us better than family ..hm dying ik the cold OMG 🥶❄️❄️❄️🥶

[@nowhereman9463]

Why doesn't the royal family step up. They're all billionaires. SHAME on them!

[@polyceballos1141]

Excelente video, saludos desde santiago de chile.

[@yammybtv]

Good video ❤

[@Socialsoda]

Thank you Yammy, loving your channel - Subscribed!

[@marciannatolentino2474]

What is going on in some western countries?

[@sunnyjoy229]

The UK govt must definitely do something for all thise homeless and jobless. The govt and Monarchy are filthy rich.

[@user-ey6rz3fv5y]

It makes me sick this government hands away British taxpayer's money on migrants 8.million pound's a day on migrants while our own people of this country are struggling sleeping in the streets

[@EB12581]

Is mistake was giving up his flat to move in with his ex girlfriend. Now look!!!

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

might want to look into other choices. I'm japanese

[@italianstallion9170]

i hope he gets all the benefits JSA, HB, Council tax, etc and he can get back but he will need a proper job until he can retire. He shouldn't have given his flat up, a single, white male has no chance with the council housing I'm afraid. could he not moved back into the studio surely the water leak was fixed?

[@anthonydowling3356]

How much is the rent though ? It was payed for 3 months by some benefactor .What's after that ?Rents in London are through the roof . His best bet is to move up North of the UK where rents are cheaper .

[@uncommonsense5876]

There's just no jobs in calligraphy on every street corner. Work in a coffee shop or something to pay the bills while weekends are for passions and hobbies

[@cansu1854]

*The biggest problem of the humanity is aging.* *Aging is the main problem underlying all other problems.*

[@Chaseniceness]

You mean with modern medicine people live longer

[@italianstallion9170]

ageism in employment, less mobile, earning power diminished, etc.

[@61sunset]

The biggest problem in humanity is not caring .

[@anthonydowling3356]

Ageing solves every problem ,because then you die .

[@Aparna_9.]

Instead of spending heaps and heaps on defence, the government should first address the basic needs of people like shelter,food and medicines,who needs expensive defence equipment when people are starving and homeless 😢😢😢😢😢

[@cherylgoldstein3811]

Thankyou ♥️

[@Socialsoda]

You’re welcome 😊

[@suzannehorton3146]

Yes,..people look down on homeless people..i have always took the time to speak to the homeless. I know how hard life can be.. anyone can be in this situation. we are all equal rich or poor...we need to have more compassionate

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Us homeless people need more people like you Suzanne Kind regards Roy Palmer

[@MustangMach1696.0]

Unfortunately government turns a blind i for these kinds 😪 of people instead of helping them.shame on them.take care my friend.

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Thank you Markus

[@Beltoftruth.]

If you see this message please reply it here, we can give you place in our home. We are in West London.

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

I've just seen your message if that offer is still open I would love to accept it Thank you kind regards Roy Palmer the Calligrapher

[@maxxrand4888]

❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯ROY

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Thank you

[@slydoll7877]

His Instagram handle is not working or showing up for some reason.

[@mayallnasaers7660]

He has changed his @ to @RoyScribe

[@kierstenwatts3179]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@heathergipps251]

❤

[@michaelsargeant5923]

My heart bleeds

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

The only Michael Sargeant I knew was married to Beryl they had 4 children Andrew, Paula, Gerard and Ellie

[@lollypop2413]

Chelsea where the rich go to their gyms

[@kevinwilde]

thatchers diabolical legacy continues to linger on. safeguarded by cynical sunak's cost of greed crisis.

[@Socialsoda]

Thanks for leaving your comment Kevin and thanks for watching!

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

The royals could end homelessness overnight

[@DT-rb7ro]

So could Ed Sheeran.

[@andrewbush3744]

I know what you going through I was homeless but I lived in the woods in a tent Derbyshire lovely country side are you over 60 council should help trouble you should not have moved in with your girlfriend

[@gavinblundell854]

Only house immigrants in the uk

[@robertbest4398]

Tories labour brutal wrecked country shocking ongoing economics sleep hotel brits sleep roads shocking

[@jackiedodson5649]

Going back to Victoria era

[@davidenos9461]

Most of it is down to All the Migration.

[@stievboyo636]

No need to sleep on the street sit outside a police station they will give you a bed and meal

[@paulgates4083]

sorry but if you give up a council flat its up to you to sort yourself out. its not the govt, council or anybody else's fault but yours. you can play all the soft piano music u like but this guys mess is his own making and i am sick of hearing it. There are genuine hard working families with actual jobs struggling who need help, not just some bloke who colours in for a living who goes and throws away his flat and is now asking for help. tough shit nate its all your fault

[@pixelfu623]

Hope you never make a mistake.

[@roypalmer-fk2hc]

Hope you find yourself in my position

[@robertbest4398]

You sound foreign to me

[@G4RY1159]

Rubbish

[@wulfsorenson8859]

Lol does he think labour are going to help the homeless 😂

[@pixelfu623]

He didn't mention that others would do better. Not a laughing matter.

[@sohaila6086]

Of course a tory voters thinks it's funny to laugh at the homeless.

[@AT-kx6fj]

If he hasn't earned even a small apartment in his whole life, he deserves to be homeless without council or rather taxpayers' help!!!

[@heatherwatson9564]

Only perfect people like yourself are worthy ? Remember bad things can happen to anyone no matter how iune you feel

[@AT-kx6fj]

@@heatherwatson9564 Decent citizens live sensibly and do not end up on the street!!!

[@chrisj8764]

I kinda agree, but still, this is a harsh judgment - no one knows the personal circumstances of others

[@AT-kx6fj]

@@chrisj8764 We are not talking about mentally ill people or drug addicts!

[@anthonymitchell8893]

@@AT-kx6fj kunt of a man you are karma is a bitch and she will more than not catch up with you. good luck though

[@anschiful]

Not much of a Friend if he still let you sleep on the Streets sorry to tell you!!!