CEO Sleepout in Alnwick to highlight 'heartbreaking' issue of homelessness in Northumberland

A former rough sleeper, who was homeless aged just 16, believes Northumberland’s homeless problem has hit ‘crisis point’.

By Ian JohnsonContributor

Published 18th Apr 2024, 16:20 BST

Updated 18th Apr 2024, 16:34 BST

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Having used drink and drugs from the age of 13, Ashington-born Danielle Dixon found herself sofa surfing after leaving school before she could obtain any qualifications.

Since them, Danielle has turned her life and trained to become a mental health nurse after engaging with the support provided by a North East charity.

She’s also taking part in the annual CEO Sleepout Alnwick, which aims to raise thousands of pounds to support causes across Northumberland tackling homelessness across the county.