Rachel, November 2016. Fallowfield, Manchester.
Rachel became homeless after her partner assaulted her. She was left without clothes or belongings. Rachel now stays at a bed and breakfast. She says because of the assault she was lucky to be put on the urgent list by the council. Rachel is happy where she’s staying, but when the council offer a flat, she’ll have to accept it wherever it is, or she’ll be put to the bottom of the list.
Rachel said she never imagined being in this position a few years ago, she was engaged with a good job and a car. She said friends let her down when she needed them.