Andreas lost his job and his home, but he never lost his fight
Before the pandemic, Andreas had lived and worked in the UK for over 20 years. But in 2021, he lost his job, his house and all his paperwork. It meant he couldn’t prove his UK status. At a time when he needed help most, he wasn’t able to access any services. It left him without a home.
He was spotted sleeping rough by a volunteer at a local food bank. She referred him to All People All Places. We quickly worked with Enfield Council and the Home Office to reconfirm his status and find him emergency accommodation.
From there, we worked with RAMFEL, the immigration and legal support agency, to secure him a Residence Permit. This meant we could help him find a more permanent home – and with that, another job.
Andreas’s life is back to some form of normality. But he still comes to our Day Centre for support. Whether it’s helping him apply for a passport, or just to have a cuppa and a chat. We’re always here for him.
