Evicted: The Hidden Homeless (BAFTA WINNING DOCUMENTARY) | Real Stories
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Published 2017-03-13
All three girls and their families have endured the emotional trauma of being thrown out of their homes. With nowhere to go they are absorbed into the hidden world of bed and breakfasts, hotels, safe houses and temporary accommodation. With all of their belongings locked away in storage the girls are literally left with the clothes they stand in.
Living in overcrowded and cramped conditions often miles away from school and friends, the fate of homeless families falls to anonymous council departments who judge and decide if they deserve to be helped and housed. If they are found “Intentionally Homeless” then the Council can remove them from its homelessness statistics, and no longer has a responsibility to house them beyond 28 days in a B&B. Shelter and other charities have seen that the numbers found “intentionally homeless” have increased considerably since central government instructed Councils to “reduce homelessness”.
Meanwhile the impact on families and children are devastating. The children in particular face isolation, social exclusion and bullying; they may also miss months of schooling.
Home is something we don’t fully appreciate until it is taken away, its not until this happens that you understand just how important it really is, and how bleak and terrifying life can be with No Home.
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All Comments (21)
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When the father took off the posters and said 'hes lost too much' about his son, my heart broke into a million pieces. He is as strong as a lion, a real father.
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Not all homeless people are scumbags. I worked for 30 years until I got sick and lost everything I worked so hard for and became homeless. Nobody knows what's around the corner. it's been 2 years and my son and I are still in emergency accommodation waiting for housing. Never in a million years did I think I would be in this situation. It really can happen to anyone so don't be so judgemental people because one day it may be you.
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That dad is what REAL dad's are about. The support he gives his kids is unbelievable. My heart breaks for all of them.
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I love that dad. Especially when he keeps saying one more bite like 7 times. Total parent move. He got her to eat so much more with that clever trick. He’s definitely holding that whole family together. Just hope they get everything they need and deserve.
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As a father myself, I respect Charlotte's dad so much. If I'm considered even a fraction of a man that he is, I would be happy.
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Charlotte's father is a REAL DAD. He hasn't given up on his very sick wife, he did everything he could to keep his family together and hid children out of "care." And finally, after what? almost 2 years? He did it - he got his family back into a house. I would be proud to have a friend like him. Bad things happen to people, and the measure of a decent society is how we care for our most vulnerable members. Unfortunately social services are not oriented towards keeping men with their wives and children! And WHAT ON EARTH does it mean to call people "intentionally homeless?" That is just crude and nasty.
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I’ve rarely cried during a documentary but that father tracing down his son’s pictures just put me over the edge.
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The other day I was complaining that it was cold in the house so I just went and turned the heat up, then I watched this. Seeing that girl with chattering teeth sitting in the cold with her family, having no where to go, made me burst into tears. I take so very much for granted. It’s so sad and heartbreaking for these families.
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If every man in the world had the courage and stamina of this father, we would be living in a perfect world.
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It’s amazing and quite sickening some of these comments on here wow!! My mum is a beautiful strong amazing woman. She has over come her illness and is doing amazing. Bet half of these vile comments are off people that have never been in a desperate situation not noting were your going to sleep at night. Let’s all just remember this documentary was filmed 11 years ago I’m now 25 years old
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To refuse a child their medicine is beyond cruel. I have asthma and I can't even imagine not having the medicine that helps keep me alive.😰
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“Intentionally homeless” yet it was the government who caused them to loose the house? Gosh I’m glad I live in Australia. While we do have a homeless problem, it is no where near to the scale of other countries and our homeless have much more options available. This made me so mad! I cannot believe people are treated this way in a country that’s royal family can hold a £25M royal wedding!!
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Nothing but respect for the father keeping his family together. Such an emotional rollercoaster for these families.
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Lee, the father of that family is a hero. He’s the glue that keeps that family together,
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This man is amazing. What a fantastic father and husband he is. The way he’s supporting his wife through her depression is so admirable. I hope this family are doing ok now 💔
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That man is truly the definition of what a father should be. What an incredible human being. I truly hope their family are doing better and are happy. It’s atrocious there are people going through times like this in first world countries.
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😮 THAT man is literally carrying his entire family (children and wife 5ppl) on his shoulders. Kids aged 3-16, with a mother that is not mentally available to help out. This man needs an platinum award. Father
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The father trying to take the boys' posters with him and crying at the beginning broke my heart
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Can’t believe how long ago this documentary was, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your lovely comments and well wishes! I appreciate you all! ❤
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I find it a little bit frustrating when parents complain about their child’s “terrible asthma”, and then they both smoke inside the house.
