James Allen

These warm, sunny days in early March are special and really help motivate me to get out of the house 🌞🏃 I'm running for @Shelter in Paris next month. If you would like to sponsor me use this link: justgiving.com/page/james-all…

@steve_hoey @TLivesAround 👍Great news, especially because it happens behind closed doors. It's difficult to detect & resolve when victims are coerced, deceived and held hostage in their home. Harm can be immense & can last for months or years. Well done to @End_Cuckooing for your research & lobbying.

Good news that cuckooing is going to be made illegal. Lots of work at @TLivesAround over the years on this, especially by @James_Allen_HHA while he was employed with us. #homelessness #ukhousing bbc.com/news/articles/…

Really positive meeting with private landlords this week who are converting old mill space into high quality self-contained flats that we can use to accommodate homeless people and be the base for support and recovery 🤩

Beautiful scenery on the commute yesterday.

Enjoyed delivering #cuckooing training today for our NHS colleagues in Bradford. Still surprised about the inconsistencies around legal interventions across WY.

@riskandresi Maybe I'll see you on Bluesky at some point🦋

My ears are still ringing from the lone working training I delivered yesterday. The personal alarm demonstration went well until I couldn't silence it 😂

I'm proud that @HortonHousing is part of this initiative, especially given the recent weather. However capacity across Bradford is really stretched & we need to ensure there is always sufficient provision. Hats off to the Homeless Outreach team who are out in all weathers 👏🌨️ ❄️

New year, new opportunities! 🌟 Whether you’re looking for ways to support your wellbeing, develop your skills, or strengthen your service delivery, we have lots of learning opportunities coming up for you to explore. 🔗 homeless.org.uk/training

#JobVacancy 🚨 Aspiring leaders alert 📷We are looking for a Team Leader for our HACS4Women service in Bradford, to support the growth and development of this amazing provision. Find out more at: hortonhousingcareers.co.uk/job/team-leade… #NewYearNewCareer

Offering a potential victim something that they need or want is a key tactic of county lines recruiters. The relationship is one of exchange and exploitation - we’ll give you X, if you do Y. Money, drugs, designer clothes … now lip fillers and Botox. independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…

I'm not the only survivor furious as I am at the way our experiences are being used to score political points; are bored of being TALKED ABOUT rather than ASKED ABOUT our expert opinions; and sick of how many 'experts' suddenly appear to have their say then disappear afterwards!

Really beautiful run yesterday morning❄️

createstrengthgroup.org #addictionsupport

It’s freezing outside & will remain so for some while. Emergency accommodation is open across Bradford so those sleeping on the streets have somewhere warm & safe to stay. If you see anyone who needs support - contact @StreetLink_ or direct them to the Bradford Day Shelter.

The latest (2024) drug trends buff.ly/3C06UBi

All of my @HortonHousing services will continue to provide support 24/7. This is only possible due to the dedication of our amazing teams; permanent staff, agency workers & volunteers, working anti-social hours, weekends & bank holidays to keep our homeless provision going 👏

You Vs Me #TraumaNotPD #AutisticNotPD

Have a look at the information for other available support on the days that we are closed during Christmas and New Year 😀

The reward for getting up early for my marathon training: a beautiful Leeds sunrise 🌞❄️ #ShepardsWarning