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Video: Canterbury rough sleeper speaks about living on the streets for six months

Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week

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Audio: Reporter Katie
Lamborn on how drink affects homelessness

More than a quarter of the people that have been referred to
Porchlight's Kent Outreach Service in the past six months have
had an issue with alcohol.

Mark Parry, from Porchlight, said: "We want to appeal to the
public to help us, help roughsleepers.

"If you're a dog walker or a runner who sees a homeless person
please don't just walk past, tell us and change a future."

If your concerned about someone sleeping rough
click here
or call 0800 567 7699 (calls are free
from landlines, mobiles may charge).

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