The three mothers pushing for improvements within temporary accommodation.
Last week I had lunch with three mothers who have been part of our temporary accommodation campaign from the start. We first met in 2022 after a fire broke out…
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Renters Rights Bill and the threatened consequence of improving rights
Power has always defended itself with the same warning: change the rules and we’ll walk away. Whenever reforms are proposed to rebalance the scales — whether it be fairer taxation…
Temporary Accommodation Project — in conversation with Rhi
We, at South West London Law Centres, believe that everyone deserves access to safe and decent housing, especially those who are who are vulnerable or experiencing homelessness. The number of…
Party invite 24th August 2024 – available outdoor space should be made accessible to residents in cramped temporary accommodation.
Some of Croydon’s temporary accommodation blocks have outdoor space but residents aren’t allowed to use it. Imagine that in the summer heat! The Croydon Temporary Accommodation Campaign wrote to Croydon…
Campaign win! Croydon agrees to temporary accommodation improvements
Our Croydon temporary accommodation campaign has received a response to our open letter sent at the end of 2023. The campaign held a large action meeting at South Norwood Community…
“It’s been a blessing to have such a skilled expert on my side.”
*Harrold faced an uncertain and distressing future when he came to see one of our immigration solicitors. Harrold had recently lost an appeal against deportation following a conviction for possession…
“I was frightened, and I didn’t know how to deal with a situation like this”
*Mary had dedicated over a decade of her life to her job, but on April 1, 2022, her journey took an unexpected turn. A heated dispute between two colleagues unfolded,…
“I have nothing but gratitude for this life changing service”
*Hugo, a French citizen, arrived in the United Kingdom with his parents at the age of 4 months. He was no longer in contact with his British father and lived…
Walking for Access to Justice 2023
South West London Law Centre (SWLLC) proudly participated in the annual London Legal Walk on Tuesday, 13th June 2023, joining legal professionals, organisations, and supporters in a collective effort to…
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week and Nurturing Community
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community-driven organisation, and South West London Law Centres (SWLLC) is no exception. As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we want to take a moment to…