Street based sex workers are entitled to the same
support from housing services as any other single person
in Bristol. The service is not great, but it exists.
But as soon as they get pregnant, The Hub will not deal
with them. Instead, they are referred to the Area Offices,
and the Area Offices not not have the knowledge or experience
to deal with them. So they fall through the gap.
In Theory
In theory, what should the system be for a homeless
pregnant woman?
After all, the system should work whether you are a
homeless pregnant estate agent, or a homeless pregnant
sex worker.
In Practice
One way to access statutory help is through the Homeless
Health Service. Jane Lomax will do her best to help.