Maher came to the UK at the end of 2018 with dreams of finding a home and running his own business, but he soon found himself trapped in a game of snakes and ladders: he’d get so far, only to end up back at square one.

Reunited after more than 25 years apart, Karen and Paul soon found themselves on the streets of Manchester in the middle of winter. They explain how they got to within touching distance of their happy ever after

Ready to put his old life behind him, Michael knew he needed to make decisions that would help him sustain his tenancy. He explains why he had to stop travelling in order to move forward. 

When Martha’s landlord sold up, she found herself in a long queue for rehousing. She explains what it means to have a roof over her children’s heads and a landlord that listens.