From shed to safety: Daniel's story
When Daniel* came to Bromley Homeless, he had spent many years living in a shed on his allotment – unseen, undocumented, and battling serious health issues.
At over 80 years old, Daniel had never had a National Insurance number and had fallen through every crack in the system for more than six decades.
When he came to us, he was extremely unwell with his legs swollen from fluid retention as the result of years without proper rest. He was living with undiagnosed heart issues and had been surviving in conditions no one should ever have to endure.
Daniel was triaged and assessed to stay at the Bromley Homeless Winter Shelter. Daniel stayed with us from December 2024 until March 2025 before moving into his new flat.
Our team worked intensively with Daniel to piece together his history, liaise with government services, and get him the support he deserved.
We were able to help Daniel:
Secure safe and stable housing
Obtain his first-ever National Insurance number
Access his Over-80s State Pension
Most importantly, Daniel is now receiving the medical attention he needs and can live with dignity, safety, and peace of mind that he is no longer alone.
This is why we do what we do. No one should be forgotten.
Thank you to everyone who supports Bromley Homeless. It is because of your support we were able to help Daniel.
With sincere thanks to Sarah Jackson and GP Alliance for their invaluable efforts in supporting the charity to deliver the Bromley Homeless Health Hub.
*Name changed for privacy.