A stark reminder

This February, the Centrepoint Sleep Out challenge took place at the Kachette in Shoreditch, London. My colleague, John Good (dentist and partner at The No.8 Partnership) supported this cause last year. I was one of many lovely people who contributed towards helping him raise funds, which whilst being a rewarding endeavour also gave me an insight into the remarkable work this charity does. As a mother of two young adults, I cannot begin to imagine the hardships that individuals who have no option but to take refuge on the streets are facing today, especially when they are exposed to all manner of risks within towns and cities. It is a reality which is hard to fathom and events like the Sleepout by Centrepoint bring much-needed attention to this critical issue.