On Drugs: Should I Give Money To The Homeless?

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the UK drugs scene and how drug use affects the homeless community. Jacob hears from comedian Chloe Petts about her work as an Outreach Worker with the homeless community, and visits a Thames Reach hostel in Vauxhall to talk to Laura Pilcher. He also heads to Yeovil for a compelling first-hand account of drug use and homelessness from Nathan Harmer.Jacob Hawley is a BBC New Comedy Award Finalist, as seen on BBC3 and heard on BBC Radio 4. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, you can find help and support here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1kS7QTDB16PWkywhsXJLzxz/information-and-support-addiction-alcohol-drugs-and-gamblingJacob Hawley: On Drugs is a BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds. Art by Made Up Music by Buddy Peace Producer: Nick Coupe