What alot of ignorant, vile people on here. The poor man had problems and no support. God forbid your ivory towers come crashing down and you end up in the same position. Hope he is at peace now.
+Ann Merrick You are a ray of sunshine lol. i suffer with addiction myself, if he was my neighbour i would have helped. Dont think everyone has the same cold heart as you!
Anna, you don't know what another may do till it knocks. No one can know the true intentions of another. I'm no saint, but I would gladly help the elderly and animals. Say you know me... I'll laugh at your un-educated guess's.
the irony of seeing a Chinese shipping company vessle in the sea explains why the UK is in a mess because they have taken virtually all the manufacturing out of the UK. Charity begins at home no one should buy Chinese products were possible but its virtually impossible.
This fire officer is what true local community is all about, this is an example of a caring human being helping his fellow man, woman. The fire service employees are famous for stepping up and helping when it really counts, we must never forget that the fire service personnel are always community led by their own individual commitment. Thank you all in the uk fire service for all that you do on every level in keeping communities strong. Brilliant job by all.
I am an American and we have many of the same problems other supposedly financially secure countries have. I have to ask "Why" are we seen as rich when our citizens are living in acute poverty? We need factories and work opportunities, not entitlement programs.
I knew Philip when I lived in Harwich and he was harmless. Such a shame he died the way he did. Alcoholism is a powerful addiction and the way this government treat the most vulnerable people in this country is DISGUSTING!!!!! RIP
my heart breaks to see these seaside towns in UK mired in such poverty and no jobs. Similar to areas here in the US where jobs have gone outside the country. This needs to stop, bring jobs back to people within their own countries!
Retromovie Fan I live in Bath and it’s a rich authority I know because I worked for them for over 30 years. The homelessness is out of control now it’s beyond shocking
Retromovie Fan .. Same here. I remember years ago when we made most things but over the years successive British governments have allowed big business to take their work loads to cheap/poorly paid labour third world countries who now make most of our clothing, even big name designer wear. As a teen for a short while I worked in a clothing factory making clothes for Marks & Spencer's, a well known high street brand, now their clothing is made in Peru !!?? China makes a whole lot of the retail market products sold here in the UK, again on cheap labour with long hours. A lot of the food/produce we eat is grown abroad when once upon a time we grew all our own food/produce ..
Retromovie I’m 56. I’ve lived frugally, and have been blessed at owning a modest home, have a pension, and 401k. I save as much as I can. I have never bought a new car, always buy only what I need, and have never done drugs, and thankfully haven’t had mental health issues. I know there is no such thing as security in life. So far so good. We in America, like UK, had a good run. It was obtainable. Now the world wants what we have. There’s not enough to go around. Companies make money abroad, while the 3 rd world they exploit gets bread crumbs. We at home simply cost too much, and started living beyond our means since the 1980s when women started coming into the work force. A 2 incomer family can only work for so long, until you have no choice, but work for an economy based on those 2 wages. I’ll take capitalism over communism any day. But when capitalism goes wrong. The middle class has always suffered the most. The reason why we got by in the past, was because we still got married, had plenty of kids, and church life, and common sense was still all relevant. Our society still had family safety nets. Now its the government who decides and knows what’s best. When you choose to live life based around self and ME. Its not going to end well. Its only to get worst when the boomers start getting old. Its already happening her in Los Angeles. Many live Out of their cars, or rent rooms out of houses, while they lived high and mighty in their youth. Advice to the young. You will be old someday. Plan, prepare, and save save save. Don’t ever rely on the government. They will never let you be free.
Thankfully we have a president that is busting his ass for the people unlike what it would be if our president was a liberal piece of shit thief. TRUMP 2020!!!
Hello all, Philip Bloomfield who appeared in this documentary passed away recently. Just like he said in the interview, he did as it turned out have only 8months to a year left. Welfare hounded philip till his last day alive. He was a deeply vulnerable, lonely man. He had an acute drink problem, which made him all the more fragile. Instead of helping him, Harwich job centre hounded him. They showed no empathy, no pity toward this very sick man. They won, this government and all those that do their bidding. Pursued Philip mercilessly, they might just as well as put a loaded gun to his head and pulled the trigger. They are morally as responsible for his death as the alcohol that destroyed him. Where ever he is now, at least he has peace and he can't be hurt any more. X
Greg Hallanan Hello Greg, industry in Harwich, (manufacturing industry in particular) has been on the decline for decades. Harwich like most seaside towns post the second world war. Has also morphed into an unemployment black spot. Since the 2010 coalition and now the Conservative government, have been moving the vulnerable and welfare dependent out of the capitol on an industrial scale. This social cleansing has again altered Harwich and other seaside towns irretrievably. Rising crime, social tension, grinding poverty. You would do well to remember that the excuse given for austerity was the financial collapse of 2008. This was caused by the banks, which should of been allowed to fail, (as they did in Iceland) and those that led the country to ruin. Arrested and charged with fraud. As a country, living within our means is subjective, I would argue we already do, and the many are paying the price for the few. You can contact me on Facebook under the name Cain Adams if you would like to discuss this further. :)
lee you may have some valid points, but i would rather spend a life as that old man with all his problems than 10 minutes in your psyscopathic mind, what horrors must be in it
This is warming to the heart. I hate the fact that in 2023, in the UK, that food and clothing banks are needed. The government must provide more and effective support for those who genuinely need it.
It is disgusting to see humans in this life condition yet at the same time your country has a “royal” family that has immeasurable wealth, sports players making insane amounts of money and corporations that pay their CEO’s outrages sums of money. Look at Jeff Bezos the richest man in the world and yet..we can’t seem to get things right by the poorest in our communities. The world is a sick place.
@@djel2573 Don’t forget about the royals. One of the tiaras that the queen wears would probably feed a few hundred families for weeks. Let’s get our priorities right. I also agree with all of your other comments about corporations, sports players etc.
Many years ago when I found myself on job seekers allowance I got sanctioned because I missed my 2 weekly appointment, because I had a job interview .......stupid system
@James Morgan yes you do, I informed the idiots I wouldn't be attending due to my interview which was on a Tues, then a bit after I got a letter informing me because I missed my two weekly job centre thing I was being sanctioned. Luckily I got the job anyway so it didn't matter
@@markohenry5891 sorry no,the people that delt with me were very helpful and extremely understanding,I got a job very quickly and think if you play ball with them they will play ball with you.
Not supporting ANY of the royals, but it is funny that these same sentiments are not directed at Katherine and Edward or whatever his name is, the same way
It's both left winger and right winger British aswell. I noticed conservatives lie to you but the left talk the talk and don't walk the walk. Conservatives enjoy hurting the poor and the left enjoy showing their virtue .
That is pretty presumptuous of you to say about people you do not know. Maybe stop trying to insult others when you know nothing about their life situation.
Some people??? Don't you mean everyone!!! Nobody is truly bothered about other people. People in this Great country of ours only think of themselves and money. Nobody cares in this life!!
Truly heartbreaking. I’ve had issues with addiction since my twenties, I am now 44 and thankfully am at the tail end of my Troubles with addiction and mental health, their are so many like the old gentleman who was featured in this piece who fall through the cracks and live a harsh lonely life an things are not getting any better. So many lost soul’s an we think of ourselves as a rich civilised nation but how can we be when so many sit back and not only don’t help but criticise the helpless. Britain was once a great nation…. I say no more…. We need to do much better.
@ mark , hello 👋🏽 yes I agree with you 💯. But this is a world 🌎 wide problem!! It saddens me . I just made a comment ☝🏻 if U have time give it a quick read. Ok take care mate. Stay safe across the pond❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦 God bless you&your family. Love, Light& Healing 🙏🏽💙🦋
What is particularly disturbing is that people in situations like Phil's, get abused by the staff at benefits offices and council offices. Such staff take personal affront if anyone struggling without basic amenities, such as hot water, appears upset or annoyed. I'm aware of council staff in Leeds, laughing at an acquaintance who hadn't had hot water or gas for 9 weeks, leaving him, his wife and 8year old son in a cold house, unable to wash, in winter. When he protested at their laughter, they called the police and had him arrested. While I accept that council staff should be able to work free from abuse, sadly, many take the piss, doing as little work as possible and abusing their protection to avoid work. Such people only aggravate problems.
All the jobs and factories went probably to China or Vietnam. Where’s all the UK's industrial sector gone? Too much focus on services and finance only. So sad.
British manufacturing industry was decimated during the Thatcher era. There are still plenty of jobs in Britain right now, but wages are so low it's impossible for people to live with any dignity. It will only get worse after we leave the EU, when the extreme rightwing Tories in power now remove the last vestiges of worker protection. But hey! That's democracy, and that's what people voted for.
A reasonably wealthy country, a country with oil, a country with several billionaires, this is a political decision to impoverish the many to enrich the few. And citizens voted for it!
A country that decides to keep renewing it's incredibly expensive neuclear program even though nuclei deterrent is a dangerous lie peddled by politicians
The oil is Scotland's, there's only 20billion barrels left - the UK government has spunked 45billion barrels- £2trillion in debt - My question is why do you keep voting conservative ?
@@helenamcauley3135 Watch Bill Weise 23 minuets in hell on you tube and SEE what God is trying to save you from!Be blessed! Also watch Precious Testimonies and Supernatural Stories!
I believe that charity begins at home,I have no problems with housing and supporting immigrants.BUT I also believe that every man(English) deserves a place to live,a job,some pride in their every day lives.you can walk down the main st of any town or city in this country and all you hear are foreign accents.homeless people on a large scale.its time we put our people first and anything that's left over can be shared.we must stop giving all this away when we are not looking after our own.i dare say that my comments won't go down well with the do gooders,am I bothered ? No.
I literally had this happen to me a couple of weeks ago. I just got a txt to contact and they had stopped mine completely. They are brutal and give you no warning. Even though I had abit of savings it is still extremely stressful cause you run out of savings. They don't even contact you to give you warning - they just ruthlessly cut it
I, see people who are totally overwhelmed yet still trying to retain their pride and dignity in impossible situations... forced onto them by external harsh and very severe influences, third parties.... Very saddening and shameful environments to try to survive in.. Basic human rights are breached and they have no way or means to either defend themselves or launch a counter action..
@Buzzin Smaug49 Why write in capitals? What you are mentioning is right and proper and already in place in the system. Those who cannot work due to disability are on EESA and those who can work (but not in employment and looking for work) are awarded JSA. The main reason it all turned into a massive clusterfuck (welfare reforms 2016-2020) is due to DWP farming out the application and re application and transition process to cowboy assessment firms such as Capita and Atos. Also what did not help was the alleged bonus schemes awarded to assessment staff to find as many disabled people as they can fit for work, when they were clearly not fit for work. It got messed up in a kind of Chinese whispers way (for want of a better description). Deliberately or not will be next to impossible to confirm?
Extremely sad. Yes there are lazy good for nothing people who steal from taxpayer’s & real disabled people. And don’t deserve handouts, but in this particular case, £31 every two week’s is cruel & then £21? Seriously, The system is just unfair & wrong on so many levels, in my opinion!
The very numerous and counting, lazy parasitic good for nothings, sit in government and Houses of commons and lords! The cost for us to aid these corrupt parasites is millions nay billions per year! The current chancellor's expenses which claimed for this past year are £1.4 million alone. Many other parasitic minister's claimed expenses which about matched! I would rethink your idea of scroungers dear 🙄
"Getting a mortgage" leaflets at a food bank! 13:46 growing his own food. there's initiative for you. benefit sanctions are nasty but surely, once someone showed evidence for the missed appointment ,they'd overturn the decision. There's usually a mental health issue behind addiction but society just sees the alcoholic part and judges a persons worth based on this. His slum landlord should be ashamed, but is probably too busy counting the money.
@@dissonantdreams how right you are. I'm on universal credit as I'm deemed unfit for work due to a physical disability (EDS) and bipolar disorder. Last week after a bad depressive episode, I was taken to hospital for an OD. A few days ago (just out of hospital for suicide attempt) I got letter saying I have to go to a fit for work test thing, problem is I'm too depressed to go. Also as I have mobility issues it's hard to get there anyway. My dr wrote to them saying I'm unfit, but they still need me to go to this assessment before I get paid. Get these tories out!
When I was young we often went on the Harwich to Hoek van Holland ferry. Harwich looked like a well to do sort of place with restaurants and pubs etc.so I was surprised to see what's happened to it and the people. I'm most of all shocked at the way these pensioners are treated. There is no excuse for this way of abusing senior citizens especially those with 'problems' who can't work it out for themselves!
My experience living in a couple of UK seaside towns matches this somewhat. Fishermen a few weeks of the year, hotel staff a few weeks of the year, otherwise out of season work less, cold, poor & very stoned.
The government is guilty for sure, but your comment about agenda 21 is utter nonsense. Agenda 21 is about preserving the planet we live on. Climate chaos caused by industrial activity these past 200 years. It has to be addressed.
@@yvonnespearing " her people ". How can they be her people when she was never elected to her exalted position in the first place ? She'll not be needing any food bank handouts as she has a personal fortune in excess of £ 20 BILLION. Parasitical, thieving, murderous bunch of bastards , that's the windsors.
To hear someone say: "What purpose have I got in life?" makes me wonder about the world in which we live and which we call "first world." No-one deserves to feel they need to utter those words.
This was such an awfully sad documentary. Society needs to help those at their most vulnerable, not vilify them and make their life even harder! I felt very upset to hear that Phillip had passed away. I didn’t know this man but my heart breaks for the situation he was in. No one deserves to be treated like that, whether they have a drinking problem or not.
To see how little the British Government is doing the tackle these huge problems is just unbelievable... Shocking to see this level of poverty in the UK and I've been living here (Isle of Man) for 17 years now...
Very shocking , poor guy. I guess the breakdown in families is also a factor. We need families at such times of need but again governments have neglected this aspect.
Same story in Cornwall, lots of poor locals reliant on a Boom and bust tourist income ( a big chunk of the money from tourism leaves the county as the majority if accomodation/ campsite owners dont live here.
Does the big divide between the hours worked, sacrifices made and good decisions also make you angry? What should make you angry is this man is a raging alcoholic who clearly continues to make one bad decision after another. It amazes me how you can have a lifetime of bad decisions just ignored because you got old. I see it everyday and did so when I was growing up as well. You have people who spend $5 on a beer at the pub, you have people who don't drink or only drink at their house where it's $0.50 a beer. You have people who spend thou$ands on a new TV and Xbox while others go without and use what they have until it actually breaks. You have people who spend hundred$ on cable and some who only have the 20 free digital channels over the air. You have people who shop at the convenience stores and petrol stations paying 10x-100x the cost if you buy from a regular store and obviously those who shop at regular stores. You have people who buy whatever they want including name brand items and some people buy store brand or use Raise.com and Coupons. You have people who have $35-$35 late fee's on every single bill, not because they couldn't pay it, but because they forgot to pay it and you have others who pay on time and avoid those massive fee's. You have some people who spend $6 a day on cigarette's, let alone beer, every single day and other's who don't smoke and put that same money in a savings account or a small free 401k type account at RobinHood. (etc, etc, etc, etc, I can go on and on with these daily decisions.) One person will be able to retire and live a comfortable life on a "meager" salary and the other person will be talking about kicking a man when he's down because there is ZERO personal responsibility or accountability for their actions. It's sad and you're not helping anyone by taking away their personal responsibility. You should be telling kids and young adults not to be like this guy and learn to curb their desires and make smart decisions that will impact their future in a positive way. That bender every Friday night where you drop $100-$200 isn't helping your future and it also burdens me with paying for your terrible liver in the future too.
Oh lord rest Philips soul...... bless him, very independent gent....... means tested for food !!! .........hand it over Do you see what the big super markets throw out instead of DONATING.....
councils allow the seasides to get so bad nobody wants to live there. Then they gentrify them and hey presto...everybody's wants to live there when London gets full up. Examples, Margate, Herne Bay, Worthing, Hastings....all near London and now all doing well after years of neglect...
Mr M The problem started years ago when councils started moving tenants out of London to the seaside. I live near Hastings and yes, it has improved, in parts, but it is still a dump, with shut down shops and run down housing stock. It has immense social problems, drug usage, alcohol abuse and very little police support. Some years ago, when the new local police Commander was due to be shown round, the police cleared all the druggies and drinkers off the streets, to give her a false impression. Next day they were all back. The local supermarket has practically shifts of beggars outside it. A few weeks ago there was a fight over a pitch which resulted in one of them getting stabbed with a screwdriver. Local school children have to walk past drunks and drug users sprawling across the pavement, peeing themselves. Shoplifting is rife and blatant, with some regulars doing their shopping several times a day. One day the supermarket had no meat for sale because it had all been stolen. A few weeks ago one man pushed a lady behind the till to steal drink and cigarettes. Welcome to Hastings.
That interview process would keep a lot of people away. Those who are suffering financial difficulties are already beat down. To have to be questioned about their personal issues would be the last straw. People wouldn't have come there, if they didn't have to.
If I lived by the sea I’d do a lot more fishing and beach combing. If I were poor and lived by the sea I’d go to church, take every advantage of the library and avoid people with looser mentalities. I’d hope I’d be like this fire fighter volunteer.
I am from usa, till I started seeing so many documentaries, never knew the poverty and the type of people claiming benefits. We often think our country , although glamorizes wealth, has massive amount impoverish, because they do not include the working poor, and the people, who use credit cards to get by. but after seeing so many UK documentaries, I realize it is world wide.
Gosh our church has more food than this to give to people.This is insane! This is so sad but your queen is worth billions and billions. They never tell how much she is really worth. Bless all of you that are struggling.
Phil is a Victim of Circumstances like so many people out there! Their is lot's of Us!
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If you go to a food bank in Ontario, Canada, nobody asks you any questions. People tend to be a lot more honest and feel ashamed enough without being further humiliated.
It does seem strange that at 1:45 he says they have to be interviewed for 5 to 10 minutes before getting a food parcel. Also to note is that many food banks require a referral from a jobcentre if you want a food parcel. It's quite unbelievable.
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@@davida1b2c3d4c5 It's positively Draconian is what it is. The food is donated by corporations etc and to hold it to ransom should be illegal. I'm sure they don't require the poor be subjected to interviews for free food. It's like giving a beggar a fiver on condition they tell you what they intend to spend it on. Give or don't give but never place extra texture on someone's visible misery. I'm sure there are some instances of fraud but that's just a small part of the big picture.
Terrible to have to go through a long interview, then to be given a magic ticket! Nasty. So sad. At my church food bank we don’t ask any questions it’s hard enough without being quizzed, so what if somebody takes advantage!
A 57 year old bloke i know gets top tier benefits/housing he's a diagnosed schitzophrenic and guess what he spends his £140.00 a week money on?....Heroin! i live above his palace in a single room and he's made my life a living hell the housing association(midland heart)won't do a bloody thing niether because they are getting £160.00 per week paid by the state.There are genuine people mixed up in this show no mercy attitude that do no wrong and get punished!Mr bloomfield should've stopped drinking and got his life in order,thats most likely why he got sanctioned because he probobly turned up legless.I've worked all my life and paid all my taxes only to be told that because i'm single and currently unemployed a bedsit is the only thing available.IT MAKES ME LITERALLY SICK.
Razamadaz Philip Bloomfield was sanctioned because he missed his appointment with the job centre. The reason he missed his appointment was because he was in hospital, with a life threatening illness. He was an alcoholic, yes. But his fall from grace came over the years..He worked for decades, raised and supported a wife and 2 children. He was a lonely, broken man. It may be hard for you to feel sympathy, as you work hard. But still struggle to make ends meet. Unfortunately, work is no longer a route out of poverty for millions of hard working people.. But Philip is also a victim, of a concerted effort to socially exclude millions. This is the result of ideological warfare, deliberately manufactured to bring about the demise of the working class population. His work history spans decades, he paid his dues. He needed help, not a barrage of civil servant cruelty.
I'm lonely with two kids been homeless too I had my ESA stopped but I've not turned to drink. I sorted everything out myself. I have my own business now. Too many people are sympathetic to alcoholics. Tough love is the only answer. My kids father is one. Glad I threw him out.
Yes, yes indeed, irony been all the pro mourners come out after this poor souls demise, but in life hassling him...nothing more, this is what humanity is, rest easy sir, rest easy.
@@jaynekittycat9252 i live in the uk to jayne i have actually just got a new job looking after the homeless do you fancy a chat be nice especially seeing as were both in the same industry
Here in the town here in massachusetts where I live the local church has a food pantry,you can go twice a month,you get coffee,meat can veggies,can pasta,fresh veggies,bread,they feed about 150 families
And just to think! We have royals who live in castles and have everything for free, they even have the British public to turn up at there parties & weddings?
The royal family is an easy bashing, but at least the Queen took the time to visit this place. More then could be said for the greedy billionaires and CEOs that could, but choose not to invest in towns like this one.
ANYBODY CAN EXPERIENCE POVERTY AT ANY TIME IN THEIR LIVES... JUST BEING WITHOUT WORK FOR A FEW MONTHS CAN MEAN LOOSING YOUR HOME... ITS A SCARY REALIZATION.... MY HEART GOES OUT TO THESE PPL... BEFORE THE GRACE OF GOD GO I... THE FOOD BANK WORKERS ARE GODS ANGELS.. AS PPL WOULD LITERALLY STARVE.... THANK YOU..XX
What wonderful people,I feel humbled,god love everyone who are struggling in this life,I really have nothing to give out about after watching this,so sad people are struggling like this
Not just the Tories, but the elite Zionist 1% who control everything from behind the scenes ! The Tories and all politicians are just puppets, carrying out the evil agenda for the REAL controllers!!
you think this is just the Tories fault?? or have you forgotton the 10 years or so Tony's socialist labour party?? the decline of the fishing industry is directly related to his beloved vision of one nation otherwise called the EU....jeez....i am not saying the Tories are blameless but come on...you are seriously saying that everything was rosy and perfect under Tony and his cronies?????????????????????????????
life is survival you have to make thing work for you you must Chase the things you want... I walked 7 miles a day when I found a part time job .saved a small amount got a bike applied for full time work get it
People with an addiction will never have enough money, no matter how much you give them in benefits. The more you give them, the more they'll drink/take drugs.
I live in a little village, amazing that they all claim there rich ...... funny that cause I’ve got literally no money and a pile of kids and always the one feeding someone or trying to help someone..... the poorest people are always the kindest , because they know poverty 👌 people should be kind and always give back something to help others from the goodness of your heart ❤️ if Phil lived next to me I’d have made him tea Every day ..... I lived next door to a man once , alcoholic, very ill , he was great , one of the best neighbours ever 🥰 I used to cut his grass , feed him , do little jobs , and that help perked him up tremendously....fact
And yet you Brits idolize a "Royal Family" for what? A luxurious lifestyle? While others on the extreme side of poverty are suffering. What a sad, unfair world we live in. RIP
Disgraceful in this day and age! What’s more important, people struggling or material wealth in abundance? Sharing or selfishness? 🙏♥️🕊 Come on, Leaders, resolve this problem!!
A nice gentleman, feel bad nobody took the time to really see how he was living.......thats so sad. My heart breaks for him, and he wasent even mad or bitter. Sad
All of these programs about poverty and yet we still live in a country where we pay the monarchy millions.its madness to think the country pays for one family to live in luxury and make them billionaire's.and there are people living like this having to use food banks.smh
The government should be made to visit people like this its a dam shame that they can send millions of pounds to other countries for help but leave our own people like this????
It's the same everywhere charity shops dominate every high street there's two kinds of people in this country those with everything and those with nothing
Having lived in the midlands in the 1980's, I being a young American, was dumb-founded at 20 somethings who never had a job and lived off the dole. All of their cash which was 7-8 quid a week went to booze and cigarettes. These were young men who came to my room, who I sat with at the pub and on a few occasions went on excursions at our expense to Scotland. Nothing has changed in thirty years?
Sadly many of our seaside communities are very very poor.. I would give anything to live in bridlington yet it is through rose tinted glasses behind the busy fun excitement days is the low opportunities for jobs and the winter season we’re no one is making any money.. yes there are lazy bastards everywhere but sometimes it’s unavoidable
TJ - it’s not that simple for everyone. Lots of people need to stay close to their families (eg. parents who share custody or childcare, or people who care for elderly/disabled relatives). If you’ve already put roots down in your current location, it’s a massive risk to move across the country for a low-paid job that might not even work out. Besides, unemployment is a complex structural issue that exists for a number of reasons, so it’s a bit ignorant to reduce it to some sort of personal moral failing.
@@dissonantdreams yes and also affordable housing is hard to find so it isnt just a simple case of moving to a different area to find work. A lot of homeless people moved to find work then ended up jobless and on the streets.
@@grandmasterreggae yeah bruv cos all unemployed people have the funds to just up and move somewhere better, thats how poverty works innit 😂😂 Yo is this mug serious? 😂😂 man you must be a parody like some Ali G shit or something right? 😂😂😂😂 Bruv move out your mums house and try surviving on your own for a week 😂😂😂😂 this guys a joke 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
What alot of ignorant, vile people on here. The poor man had problems and no support. God forbid your ivory towers come crashing down and you end up in the same position. Hope he is at peace now.
+Ann Merrick You are a ray of sunshine lol. i suffer with addiction myself, if he was my neighbour i would have helped. Dont think everyone has the same cold heart as you!
+Ann Merrick i volunteer at a drop in centre, suggest you 'drop off'. Dont judge what or who you dont know, idiot.
+Ann Merrick Hahaha calm down idiot, you have issues.
+Ann Merrick You are the sad act who started this! Also you need to invest in a dictionary! ciao 😉
Anna, you don't know what another may do till it knocks. No one can know the true intentions of another. I'm no saint, but I would gladly help the elderly and animals.
Say you know me... I'll laugh at your un-educated guess's.
These people who step up to help others have my respect. They do what they can. They make a positive contribution.
the irony of seeing a Chinese shipping company vessle in the sea explains why the UK is in a mess because they have taken virtually all the manufacturing out of the UK. Charity begins at home no one should buy Chinese products were possible but its virtually impossible.
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This fire officer is what true local community is all about, this is an example of a caring human being helping his fellow man, woman. The fire service employees are famous for stepping up and helping when it really counts, we must never forget that the fire service personnel are always community led by their own individual commitment. Thank you all in the uk fire service for all that you do on every level in keeping communities strong. Brilliant job by all.
I am an American and we have many of the same problems other supposedly financially secure countries have. I have to ask "Why" are we seen as rich when our citizens are living in acute poverty? We need factories and work opportunities, not entitlement programs.
@ Ann - Now I get it, you are either a peevish 12-year old or a Russian bot. Either way - STFU.
@ Ann - Medication needed ASAP!! Or exorcism. Ha ha ha.
Carolyn Egan stop please you are not helping
TheWolfsan you are a twat
Money is pumped in church to convert in poor countries. God only knows why!
I knew Philip when I lived in Harwich and he was harmless. Such a shame he died the way he did. Alcoholism is a powerful addiction and the way this government treat the most vulnerable people in this country is DISGUSTING!!!!! RIP
my heart breaks to see these seaside towns in UK mired in such poverty and no jobs. Similar to areas here in the US where jobs have gone outside the country. This needs to stop, bring jobs back to people within their own countries!
Retromovie Fan I live in Bath and it’s a rich authority I know because I worked for them for over 30 years. The homelessness is out of control now it’s beyond shocking
Retromovie Fan .. Same here. I remember years ago when we made most things but over the years successive British governments have allowed big business to take their work loads to cheap/poorly paid labour third world countries who now make most of our clothing, even big name designer wear. As a teen for a short while I worked in a clothing factory making clothes for Marks & Spencer's, a well known high street brand, now their clothing is made in Peru !!?? China makes a whole lot of the retail market products sold here in the UK, again on cheap labour with long hours. A lot of the food/produce we eat is grown abroad when once upon a time we grew all our own food/produce ..
Retromovie I’m 56. I’ve lived frugally, and have been blessed at owning a modest home, have a pension, and 401k. I save as much as I can. I have never bought a new car, always buy only what I need, and have never done drugs, and thankfully haven’t had mental health issues. I know there is no such thing as security in life. So far so good. We in America, like UK, had a good run. It was obtainable. Now the world wants what we have. There’s not enough to go around. Companies make money abroad, while the 3 rd world they exploit gets bread crumbs. We at home simply cost too much, and started living beyond our means since the 1980s when women started coming into the work force. A 2 incomer family can only work for so long, until you have no choice, but work for an economy based on those 2 wages. I’ll take capitalism over communism any day. But when capitalism goes wrong. The middle class has always suffered the most. The reason why we got by in the past, was because we still got married, had plenty of kids, and church life, and common sense was still all relevant. Our society still had family safety nets. Now its the government who decides and knows what’s best. When you choose to live life based around self and ME. Its not going to end well. Its only to get worst when the boomers start getting old. Its already happening her in Los Angeles. Many live Out of their cars, or rent rooms out of houses, while they lived high and mighty in their youth. Advice to the young. You will be old someday. Plan, prepare, and save save save. Don’t ever rely on the government. They will never let you be free.
Thankfully we have a president that is busting his ass for the people unlike what it would be if our president was a liberal piece of shit thief. TRUMP 2020!!!
That’s exactly what Trump keeps on saying.
Hello all, Philip Bloomfield who appeared in this documentary passed away recently. Just like he said in the interview, he did as it turned out have only 8months to a year left. Welfare hounded philip till his last day alive. He was a deeply vulnerable, lonely man. He had an acute drink problem, which made him all the more fragile. Instead of helping him, Harwich job centre hounded him. They showed no empathy, no pity toward this very sick man. They won, this government and all those that do their bidding. Pursued Philip mercilessly, they might just as well as put a loaded gun to his head and pulled the trigger. They are morally as responsible for his death as the alcohol that destroyed him. Where ever he is now, at least he has peace and he can't be hurt any more. X
Greg Hallanan Hello Greg, industry in Harwich, (manufacturing industry in particular) has been on the decline for decades. Harwich like most seaside towns post the second world war. Has also morphed into an unemployment black spot. Since the 2010 coalition and now the Conservative government, have been moving the vulnerable and welfare dependent out of the capitol on an industrial scale. This social cleansing has again altered Harwich and other seaside towns irretrievably. Rising crime, social tension, grinding poverty. You would do well to remember that the excuse given for austerity was the financial collapse of 2008. This was caused by the banks, which should of been allowed to fail, (as they did in Iceland) and those that led the country to ruin. Arrested and charged with fraud. As a country, living within our means is subjective, I would argue we already do, and the many are paying the price for the few. You can contact me on Facebook under the name Cain Adams if you would like to discuss this further. :)
So sad to hear......Hope he's in a better place now.
serry0202
Well said
Your a big, brave boy Lee, trolling and abusing women online. I'm sure your mum will be very proud of you.
lee you may have some valid points, but i would rather spend a life as that old man with all his problems than 10 minutes in your psyscopathic mind, what horrors must be in it
This is warming to the heart. I hate the fact that in 2023, in the UK, that food and clothing banks are needed. The government must provide more and effective support for those who genuinely need it.
They do , for immigrants
Totally agree. British people should come first not immigrants
@@holymolyholymoly2624you’re part of the problem. No they don’t. Stop whining about immigrants you utter muppets
Brexit and Tories did this. Not immigrants. You idiots voted for them
@@holymolyholymoly2624Same in the U.S..😢
It is disgusting to see humans in this life condition yet at the same time your country has a “royal” family that has immeasurable wealth, sports players making insane amounts of money and corporations that pay their CEO’s outrages sums of money. Look at Jeff Bezos the richest man in the world and yet..we can’t seem to get things right by the poorest in our communities. The world is a sick place.
Forget about royal. The worst is tory mps who use big tax money to heat up horse st
@@djel2573 Don’t forget about the royals. One of the tiaras that the queen wears would probably feed a few hundred families for weeks. Let’s get our priorities right. I also agree with all of your other comments about corporations, sports players etc.
I love it....povertys great it builds charachter😅😆😆😆😆😇😇
@Buzzin Smaug49 😆😆😆😆😆
Many years ago when I found myself on job seekers allowance I got sanctioned because I missed my 2 weekly appointment, because I had a job interview .......stupid system
...did you get the job?
that's terrible
@James Morgan yes you do, I informed the idiots I wouldn't be attending due to my interview which was on a Tues, then a bit after I got a letter informing me because I missed my two weekly job centre thing I was being sanctioned. Luckily I got the job anyway so it didn't matter
@@markohenry5891 sorry no,the people that delt with me were very helpful and extremely understanding,I got a job very quickly and think if you play ball with them they will play ball with you.
LOL what a Essex up system
Poor people used to pack up and emigrate. But now there's nowhere to go....
Good point...
@inside outside upside downside I think historically I am right
@@KimmyWood that you are.
Why should poor people have to emigrate. Why not instead vote for a fairer society? Socialism is the answer.
@@freebornjohn6876 exactly.
And Prince Harry and MM complaining about their life. They make me sick
Every time the Queen takes a shit an Angel gets it's wings.
Not supporting ANY of the royals, but it is funny that these same sentiments are not directed at Katherine and Edward or whatever his name is, the same way
@D. Levy no you have Trump instead. Infinitely worse....
@Mike D Right on, they will blame the EU
Agree it’s sickening
Some people out there are not bothered about other peoples heartache as long as it's not happening to them
The British way. Survival of the fittest. Might is right. Every man for himself.
It's both left winger and right winger British aswell. I noticed conservatives lie to you but the left talk the talk and don't walk the walk. Conservatives enjoy hurting the poor and the left enjoy showing their virtue .
That is pretty presumptuous of you to say about people you do not know. Maybe stop trying to insult others when you know nothing about their life situation.
Some people??? Don't you mean everyone!!! Nobody is truly bothered about other people. People in this Great country of ours only think of themselves and money. Nobody cares in this life!!
Truly heartbreaking. I’ve had issues with addiction since my twenties, I am now 44 and thankfully am at the tail end of my Troubles with addiction and mental health, their are so many like the old gentleman who was featured in this piece who fall through the cracks and live a harsh lonely life an things are not getting any better.
So many lost soul’s an we think of ourselves as a rich civilised nation but how can we be when so many sit back and not only don’t help but criticise the helpless.
Britain was once a great nation…. I say no more…. We need to do much better.
Isn't our government great. But I'm glad the royal family are ok god forbid them to ever need anything
@ mark , hello 👋🏽 yes I agree with you 💯. But this is a world 🌎 wide problem!! It saddens me . I just made a comment ☝🏻 if U have time give it a quick read. Ok take care mate. Stay safe across the pond❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦 God bless you&your family. Love, Light& Healing 🙏🏽💙🦋
@@pamelastates5600 yes I read it
@@pamelastates5600 your very kind
@@markleaning107 @ hello Mark ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦
@@markleaning107 @ hi mark please take care. Sending Love&Prayers to your family. Love&Light 🙏🏽💙🦋🇨🇦 stay safe! God bless! 🙏🏽
What is particularly disturbing is that people in situations like Phil's, get abused by the staff at benefits offices and council offices.
Such staff take personal affront if anyone struggling without basic amenities, such as hot water, appears upset or annoyed.
I'm aware of council staff in Leeds, laughing at an acquaintance who hadn't had hot water or gas for 9 weeks, leaving him, his wife and 8year old son in a cold house, unable to wash, in winter.
When he protested at their laughter, they called the police and had him arrested.
While I accept that council staff should be able to work free from abuse, sadly, many take the piss, doing as little work as possible and abusing their protection to avoid work. Such people only aggravate problems.
Phil needs to stay of the ale 🍺
All the jobs and factories went probably to China or Vietnam. Where’s all the UK's industrial sector gone? Too much focus on services and finance only. So sad.
All countries should shun chinese products in particular.
British manufacturing industry was decimated during the Thatcher era. There are still plenty of jobs in Britain right now, but wages are so low it's impossible for people to live with any dignity. It will only get worse after we leave the EU, when the extreme rightwing Tories in power now remove the last vestiges of worker protection. But hey! That's democracy, and that's what people voted for.
@Roger Allison : In other words: Sod you Jack, I'm alright.
in my country romania it s worse then uk
Sold out to China. Small businesses in UK cannot be sustained long term.
A reasonably wealthy country, a country with oil, a country with several billionaires, this is a political decision to impoverish the many to enrich the few. And citizens voted for it!
A country that decides to keep renewing it's incredibly expensive neuclear program even though nuclei deterrent is a dangerous lie peddled by politicians
The oil is Scotland's, there's only 20billion barrels left - the UK government has spunked 45billion barrels- £2trillion in debt - My question is why do you keep voting conservative ?
@@Columbakin Dinnae forget HS2 - £108billion that will rise
@@Columbakin HS2 as well £108 billion that will rise
@@johnmaclagan2263 HS2 is not a terrible investment. Some people struggling to get by doesn't mean the investment is not worthwhile.
Kick someone when their down, go ahead.
Karma's coming for you if you do.
Gina MacDougall agreed!
Gina MacDougall I am down, hundreds of people kick me, and tell you what - karma is very kind to them, they are flourishing
@ju ju fuck the next, if god existed hed become an athiest before i die from fear of what ill do to him.
There’s no such thing as karma, but there is an eternal God to whom we all will account for how we live our lives.
This is very sad I so wish I was rich so I could help feed the hungry .
Jackyblue67 Same you need not be rich. Even small donations help :).
Yes Ms. Theresa u r rite & I do give them money when I'm in Nashville Tn. & I've got a lil extra.
Jackyblue67 Same same
Help,who you can, and you do not need to be rich.
If you was rich ,you wouldn’t give a fuck , that’s how you get rich , so full of shit ,
Phil was my mate and I was his neighbour he passed away not long after this video was made. RIP Phil.
God rest his soul. He probably in a better place x
@@helenamcauley3135 Watch Bill Weise 23 minuets in hell on you tube and SEE what God is trying to save you from!Be blessed! Also watch Precious Testimonies and Supernatural Stories!
I believe that charity begins at home,I have no problems with housing and supporting immigrants.BUT I also believe that every man(English) deserves a place to live,a job,some pride in their every day lives.you can walk down the main st of any town or city in this country and all you hear are foreign accents.homeless people on a large scale.its time we put our people first and anything that's left over can be shared.we must stop giving all this away when we are not looking after our own.i dare say that my comments won't go down well with the do gooders,am I bothered ? No.
These people helping the poor are the true angels of the world!
I used to go with my dad in the lorry to the docks from Nottingham in the 80’s he used to take me to a bakery to get macaroons . Miss u dad 😢
I literally had this happen to me a couple of weeks ago. I just got a txt to contact and they had stopped mine completely. They are brutal and give you no warning. Even though I had abit of savings it is still extremely stressful cause you run out of savings. They don't even contact you to give you warning - they just ruthlessly cut it
I, see people who are totally overwhelmed yet still trying to retain their pride and dignity in impossible situations... forced onto them by external harsh and very severe influences, third parties.... Very saddening and shameful environments to try to survive in.. Basic human rights are breached and they have no way or means to either defend themselves or launch a counter action..
@Buzzin Smaug49 Why write in capitals? What you are mentioning is right and proper and already in place in the system. Those who cannot work due to disability are on EESA and those who can work (but not in employment and looking for work) are awarded JSA. The main reason it all turned into a massive clusterfuck (welfare reforms 2016-2020) is due to DWP farming out the application and re application and transition process to cowboy assessment firms such as Capita and Atos. Also what did not help was the alleged bonus schemes awarded to assessment staff to find as many disabled people as they can fit for work, when they were clearly not fit for work. It got messed up in a kind of Chinese whispers way (for want of a better description). Deliberately or not will be next to impossible to confirm?
Volunteers are saints amongst us. So sad to see these industrial and seaside towns go from thriving hubs to poverty. It’s happened across the country.
Extremely sad. Yes there are lazy good for nothing people who steal from taxpayer’s & real disabled people. And don’t deserve handouts, but in this particular case, £31 every two week’s is cruel & then £21? Seriously, The system is just unfair & wrong on so many levels, in my opinion!
Florence, there probably are, but they aren't the problem.
It's the people at the top to blame, not those at the bottom.
The very numerous and counting, lazy parasitic good for nothings, sit in government and Houses of commons and lords! The cost for us to aid these corrupt parasites is millions nay billions per year! The current chancellor's expenses which claimed for this past year are £1.4 million alone. Many other parasitic minister's claimed expenses which about matched!
I would rethink your idea of scroungers dear 🙄
"Getting a mortgage" leaflets at a food bank! 13:46 growing his own food. there's initiative for you. benefit sanctions are nasty but surely, once someone showed evidence for the missed appointment ,they'd overturn the decision. There's usually a mental health issue behind addiction but society just sees the alcoholic part and judges a persons worth based on this. His slum landlord should be ashamed, but is probably too busy counting the money.
Haha, you think they listen to daft little things like *evidence*? You obviously haven’t met many DWP staff 😂
@@dissonantdreams how right you are. I'm on universal credit as I'm deemed unfit for work due to a physical disability (EDS) and bipolar disorder. Last week after a bad depressive episode, I was taken to hospital for an OD. A few days ago (just out of hospital for suicide attempt) I got letter saying I have to go to a fit for work test thing, problem is I'm too depressed to go. Also as I have mobility issues it's hard to get there anyway. My dr wrote to them saying I'm unfit, but they still need me to go to this assessment before I get paid. Get these tories out!
Sorry.
@@francescafoster854 Why wern't you on sickness benifits then?
I’m afraid they’re not any different from other places around the country, Scotland England Ireland or wales, everybody suffers regardless.
When I was young we often went on the Harwich to Hoek van Holland ferry. Harwich looked like a well to do sort of place with restaurants and pubs etc.so I was surprised to see what's happened to it and the people. I'm most of all shocked at the way these pensioners are treated. There is no excuse for this way of abusing senior citizens especially those with 'problems' who can't work it out for themselves!
My experience living in a couple of UK seaside towns matches this somewhat. Fishermen a few weeks of the year, hotel staff a few weeks of the year, otherwise out of season work less, cold, poor & very stoned.
I'm sorry to hear about his death. RIP💕 Our governments are guilty! Agenda 21.
The government is guilty for sure, but your comment about agenda 21 is utter nonsense. Agenda 21 is about preserving the planet we live on. Climate chaos caused by industrial activity these past 200 years. It has to be addressed.
where when did it say he passed away ? i never saw or heard them say that
BRITAIN TODAY SHAME ON TERESA MAY
Britain has been a shame for the last 35yrs not just Teresa May or may not as it were.
Martin Cosgrove shame on them all for last 100 years , they have done nothing , oh sorry , forgot , the wealthy have done ok
Bring back Blair. The best PM we have ever had.
shame on the bloddy queen.she lives in gold diamonds and all while her people die..go to hell queen of england
@@yvonnespearing " her people ". How can they be her people when she was never elected to her exalted position in the first place ? She'll not be needing any food bank handouts as she has a personal fortune in excess of £ 20 BILLION. Parasitical, thieving, murderous bunch of bastards , that's the windsors.
To hear someone say: "What purpose have I got in life?" makes me wonder about the world in which we live and which we call "first world." No-one deserves to feel they need to utter those words.
I think every big store ie Tesco Sainsburys should donate by law to food banks if they want to sell in that town.
This was such an awfully sad documentary. Society needs to help those at their most vulnerable, not vilify them and make their life even harder!
I felt very upset to hear that Phillip had passed away. I didn’t know this man but my heart breaks for the situation he was in. No one deserves to be treated like that, whether they have a drinking problem or not.
oof
To see how little the British Government is doing the tackle these huge problems is just unbelievable... Shocking to see this level of poverty in the UK and I've been living here (Isle of Man) for 17 years now...
Why are there leaflets on 'getting a mortgage' in a food bank? How are you going to be able to get a mortgage if you can't even afford your own food?
it is a joke
Maybe it’s because the food bank is in a place that gives advice on other matters?
Very shocking , poor guy. I guess the breakdown in families is also a factor. We need families at such times of need but again governments have neglected this aspect.
Beautifully presented.Very sad.Actually cried.
It’s a disgraceful situation this country is in .
Same story in Cornwall, lots of poor locals reliant on a Boom and bust tourist income ( a big chunk of the money from tourism leaves the county as the majority if accomodation/ campsite owners dont live here.
THE BIG DIVIDE BETWEEN THE RICH & THE POOR!!! Makes me so angry !!!!!!😤
Does the big divide between the hours worked, sacrifices made and good decisions also make you angry? What should make you angry is this man is a raging alcoholic who clearly continues to make one bad decision after another. It amazes me how you can have a lifetime of bad decisions just ignored because you got old.
I see it everyday and did so when I was growing up as well. You have people who spend $5 on a beer at the pub, you have people who don't drink or only drink at their house where it's $0.50 a beer. You have people who spend thou$ands on a new TV and Xbox while others go without and use what they have until it actually breaks. You have people who spend hundred$ on cable and some who only have the 20 free digital channels over the air. You have people who shop at the convenience stores and petrol stations paying 10x-100x the cost if you buy from a regular store and obviously those who shop at regular stores. You have people who buy whatever they want including name brand items and some people buy store brand or use Raise.com and Coupons. You have people who have $35-$35 late fee's on every single bill, not because they couldn't pay it, but because they forgot to pay it and you have others who pay on time and avoid those massive fee's. You have some people who spend $6 a day on cigarette's, let alone beer, every single day and other's who don't smoke and put that same money in a savings account or a small free 401k type account at RobinHood. (etc, etc, etc, etc, I can go on and on with these daily decisions.)
One person will be able to retire and live a comfortable life on a "meager" salary and the other person will be talking about kicking a man when he's down because there is ZERO personal responsibility or accountability for their actions. It's sad and you're not helping anyone by taking away their personal responsibility. You should be telling kids and young adults not to be like this guy and learn to curb their desires and make smart decisions that will impact their future in a positive way. That bender every Friday night where you drop $100-$200 isn't helping your future and it also burdens me with paying for your terrible liver in the future too.
Modern heroes all those volunteers !! Keep up the good work guys
Oh lord rest Philips soul...... bless him, very independent gent....... means tested for food !!! .........hand it over Do you see what the big super markets throw out instead of DONATING.....
Amazed at how neatly the maggots piled up the booze cans!
councils allow the seasides to get so bad nobody wants to live there. Then they gentrify them and hey presto...everybody's wants to live there when London gets full up. Examples, Margate, Herne Bay, Worthing, Hastings....all near London and now all doing well after years of neglect...
Mr M The problem started years ago when councils started moving tenants out of London to the seaside. I live near Hastings and yes, it has improved, in parts, but it is still a dump, with shut down shops and run down housing stock. It has immense social problems, drug usage, alcohol abuse and very little police support. Some years ago, when the new local police Commander was due to be shown round, the police cleared all the druggies and drinkers off the streets, to give her a false impression. Next day they were all back. The local supermarket has practically shifts of beggars outside it. A few weeks ago there was a fight over a pitch which resulted in one of them getting stabbed with a screwdriver. Local school children have to walk past drunks and drug users sprawling across the pavement, peeing themselves. Shoplifting is rife and blatant, with some regulars doing their shopping several times a day. One day the supermarket had no meat for sale because it had all been stolen. A few weeks ago one man pushed a lady behind the till to steal drink and cigarettes.
Welcome to Hastings.
Mr M By the way, Hastings isn't really near London. It can easily take 2 hours to get there by train. A fast train takes 90 minutes. It's 60 miles.
The north west much more grim
This is mental illness,we can see he drinks the cash away but hes ill,needs help.where are the social workers....RIP.
That interview process would keep a lot of people away. Those who are suffering financial difficulties are already beat down. To have to be questioned about their personal issues would be the last straw. People wouldn't have come there, if they didn't have to.
If I lived by the sea I’d do a lot more fishing and beach combing.
If I were poor and lived by the sea I’d go to church, take every advantage of the library and avoid people with looser mentalities. I’d hope I’d be like this fire fighter volunteer.
This poor man,speachless
Rate this highly, well done mate!
Matt Chamberlain all charities are fucking corrupted
I am from usa, till I started seeing so many documentaries, never knew the poverty and the type of people claiming benefits. We often think our country , although glamorizes wealth, has massive amount impoverish, because they do not include the working poor, and the people, who use credit cards to get by. but after seeing so many UK documentaries, I realize it is world wide.
Gosh our church has more food than this to give to people.This is insane! This is so sad but your queen is worth billions and billions. They never tell how much she is really worth. Bless all of you that are struggling.
Gosh, your billionaires are worth trillions, but they never pay taxes. Look around in your own country, before you opine on others.
The old crone has a fortune in excess of £ 20 BILLION.
queen not worth a fart
And this people have. A Royal Family full of hangers on living in extreme luxury
Every time the Queen takes a shit an Angel gets it's wing.
GOVERNMENTS TO BLAME EVERYTIME.
Well done James, it's good to finally see a balanced narrative on welfare cuts and austerity.
Phil is a Victim of Circumstances like so many people out there! Their is lot's of Us!
If you go to a food bank in Ontario, Canada, nobody asks you any questions. People tend to be a lot more honest and feel ashamed enough without being further humiliated.
It does seem strange that at 1:45 he says they have to be interviewed for 5 to 10 minutes before getting a food parcel. Also to note is that many food banks require a referral from a jobcentre if you want a food parcel. It's quite unbelievable.
@@davida1b2c3d4c5 It's positively Draconian is what it is. The food is donated by corporations etc and to hold it to ransom should be illegal. I'm sure they don't require the poor be subjected to interviews for free food. It's like giving a beggar a fiver on condition they tell you what they intend to spend it on. Give or don't give but never place extra texture on someone's visible misery. I'm sure there are some instances of fraud but that's just a small part of the big picture.
Terrible to have to go through a long interview, then to be given a magic ticket! Nasty. So sad. At my church food bank we don’t ask any questions it’s hard enough without being quizzed, so what if somebody takes advantage!
A 57 year old bloke i know gets top tier benefits/housing he's a diagnosed schitzophrenic and guess what he spends his £140.00 a week money on?....Heroin! i live above his palace in a single room and he's made my life a living hell the housing association(midland heart)won't do a bloody thing niether because they are getting £160.00 per week paid by the state.There are genuine people mixed up in this show no mercy attitude that do no wrong and get punished!Mr bloomfield should've stopped drinking and got his life in order,thats most likely why he got sanctioned because he probobly turned up legless.I've worked all my life and paid all my taxes only to be told that because i'm single and currently unemployed a bedsit is the only thing available.IT MAKES ME LITERALLY SICK.
Razamadaz Philip Bloomfield was sanctioned because he missed his appointment with the job centre. The reason he missed his appointment was because he was in hospital, with a life threatening illness. He was an alcoholic, yes. But his fall from grace came over the years..He worked for decades, raised and supported a wife and 2 children. He was a lonely, broken man. It may be hard for you to feel sympathy, as you work hard. But still struggle to make ends meet. Unfortunately, work is no longer a route out of poverty for millions of hard working people.. But Philip is also a victim, of a concerted effort to socially exclude millions. This is the result of ideological warfare, deliberately manufactured to bring about the demise of the working class population. His work history spans decades, he paid his dues. He needed help, not a barrage of civil servant cruelty.
@@serry0202 well said
I'm lonely with two kids been homeless too I had my ESA stopped but I've not turned to drink. I sorted everything out myself. I have my own business now. Too many people are sympathetic to alcoholics. Tough love is the only answer. My kids father is one. Glad I threw him out.
@@MsSamanthaTKO you didn't throw me out Sam I left you because your a vile self serving cow i Glady gave you and are kid everything I had
@@weirdscience8341 yeah OK mate like I even know you you fucking twat
The most vulnerable in our society are doing it so hard. We can all pull together and help. Make someone happy.🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺
Yes, yes indeed, irony been all the pro mourners come out after this poor souls demise, but in life hassling him...nothing more, this is what humanity is, rest easy sir, rest easy.
We shouldn't have FOOD BANKS in this day and age. DISGRACEFUL.
JAYNE I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU BY THE WAY WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND IS THE SITUATION BAD WHERE YOU ARE ITS BAD WHERE IAM
@@leehollebon6041 I'm in the UK, we even have sections in supermarkets to donate food to the food banks. There all over the UK Lee.
@@jaynekittycat9252 i live in the uk to jayne i have actually just got a new job looking after the homeless do you fancy a chat be nice especially seeing as were both in the same industry
@@leehollebon6041 I'm not in the same industry. I just commented on the video.
@@jaynekittycat9252 i meant chat because have same views that's what i mean cheekt
So sad...I am often dropping stuff in to food bank. I am lucky but I remember using my credit card to buy food years ago.
I feel sorry for the old bloke he clearly has a problem with drinking and should in my opinion receive esa as he can’t work with an addiction
Here in the town here in massachusetts where I live the local church has a food pantry,you can go twice a month,you get coffee,meat can veggies,can pasta,fresh veggies,bread,they feed about 150 families
Where in Massachusetts do you live? I used to live in Massachusetts.
And just to think! We have royals who live in castles and have everything for free, they even have the British public to turn up at there parties & weddings?
Yea waving their flags and giving them bunches of flowers,,,,give me strength!!!!
The royal family is an easy bashing, but at least the Queen took the time to visit this place. More then could be said for the greedy billionaires and CEOs that could, but choose not to invest in towns like this one.
ANYBODY CAN EXPERIENCE POVERTY AT ANY TIME IN THEIR LIVES... JUST BEING WITHOUT WORK FOR A FEW MONTHS CAN MEAN LOOSING YOUR HOME... ITS A SCARY REALIZATION.... MY HEART GOES OUT TO THESE PPL... BEFORE THE GRACE OF GOD GO I... THE FOOD BANK WORKERS ARE GODS ANGELS.. AS PPL WOULD LITERALLY STARVE.... THANK YOU..XX
ALL SEA SIDE RESORTS IN WINTER ARE TOTALLY BORING
Turn off your fecking caps lock for fecks sake...cor blimey
That poor old 👦. That broke my ❤. He was in the 🏥!! How could they cut his welfare??? Thats horrible!
What wonderful people,I feel humbled,god love everyone who are struggling in this life,I really have nothing to give out about after watching this,so sad people are struggling like this
The Tories and their evil savage policies. I hope to God that those who have devised such evil and savage policies get their justice.
Not just the Tories, but the elite Zionist 1% who control everything from behind the scenes ! The Tories and all politicians are just puppets, carrying out the evil agenda for the REAL controllers!!
you think this is just the Tories fault?? or have you forgotton the 10 years or so Tony's socialist labour party?? the decline of the fishing industry is directly related to his beloved vision of one nation otherwise called the EU....jeez....i am not saying the Tories are blameless but come on...you are seriously saying that everything was rosy and perfect under Tony and his cronies?????????????????????????????
life is survival you have to make thing work for you you must Chase the things you want... I walked 7 miles a day when I found a part time job .saved a small amount got a bike applied for full time work get it
People with an addiction will never have enough money, no matter how much you give them in benefits.
The more you give them, the more they'll drink/take drugs.
W Leon Absolutely!
Sad to be that forgotten about. God bless
The sad thing is, this is going to become a common occurrence around the country.
I live in a little village, amazing that they all claim there rich ...... funny that cause I’ve got literally no money and a pile of kids and always the one feeding someone or trying to help someone..... the poorest people are always the kindest , because they know poverty 👌 people should be kind and always give back something to help others from the goodness of your heart ❤️ if Phil lived next to me I’d have made him tea Every day ..... I lived next door to a man once , alcoholic, very ill , he was great , one of the best neighbours ever 🥰 I used to cut his grass , feed him , do little jobs , and that help perked him up tremendously....fact
Who’s claiming they are rich?
And yet you Brits idolize a "Royal Family" for what?
A luxurious lifestyle?
While others on the extreme side of poverty are suffering.
What a sad, unfair world we live in.
RIP
Every time the Queen takes a shit an Angel gets it's wings.
Who's the more praiseworthy?
Elizabeth or Nancy Pelosi?
Give me a break
You can be poor, live in less desirable housing but you can keep the place tidy.
Disgraceful in this day and age! What’s more important, people struggling or material wealth in abundance? Sharing or selfishness?
🙏♥️🕊 Come on, Leaders, resolve this problem!!
Britain doesn't have a leader, it has an incompetent clown
That hideous music at the end destroyed the whole video
A nice gentleman, feel bad nobody took the time to really see how he was living.......thats so sad. My heart breaks for him, and he wasent even mad or bitter. Sad
UK shameful
They are very nice people God bless them all.
This is so sad. The same situation here in America. What is happening? Why? We've let government turn us in solent green?
All of these programs about poverty and yet we still live in a country where we pay the monarchy millions.its madness to think the country pays for one family to live in luxury and make them billionaire's.and there are people living like this having to use food banks.smh
And don't forget Charles wants to come back as camillas tampon ,or so he says,,, that's what ye look up to.
And he can't even put tooth paste on his own tooth brush , it's laughable.
*Yahshua (Jesus) The Messiah Saves.*
We are praying for ALL of you.
Peace and love,
TJ & Mercy x
The government should be made to visit people like this its a dam shame that they can send millions of pounds to other countries for help but leave our own people like this????
It is so mindblowing to me that an ocean port city that can provide access into one of the largest economies in the world could fail. What happened?!
It's the same everywhere charity shops dominate every high street there's two kinds of people in this country those with everything and those with nothing
even 'charity' shops closing
Having lived in the midlands in the 1980's, I being a young American, was dumb-founded at 20 somethings who never had a job and lived off the dole. All of their cash which was 7-8 quid a week went to booze and cigarettes. These were young men who came to my room, who I sat with at the pub and on a few occasions went on excursions at our expense to Scotland. Nothing has changed in thirty years?
Sadly many of our seaside communities are very very poor.. I would give anything to live in bridlington yet it is through rose tinted glasses behind the busy fun excitement days is the low opportunities for jobs and the winter season we’re no one is making any money.. yes there are lazy bastards everywhere but sometimes it’s unavoidable
R.I.P Phil,god be with you..... very sad.
How sad , poor poor man , he needed help .
Murdered through racism because of the colour of his skin no thirty grand a year for this poor man God bless you sir hope your in a better place now
@12:18 that was his budget loan gone.
There is no work what you expect these men to do
Move to somewhere there is work. Is that to much to ask??
TJ - it’s not that simple for everyone. Lots of people need to stay close to their families (eg. parents who share custody or childcare, or people who care for elderly/disabled relatives). If you’ve already put roots down in your current location, it’s a massive risk to move across the country for a low-paid job that might not even work out.
Besides, unemployment is a complex structural issue that exists for a number of reasons, so it’s a bit ignorant to reduce it to some sort of personal moral failing.
@@dissonantdreams yes and also affordable housing is hard to find so it isnt just a simple case of moving to a different area to find work. A lot of homeless people moved to find work then ended up jobless and on the streets.
@@grandmasterreggae life so simple for some, you will learn.
@@grandmasterreggae yeah bruv cos all unemployed people have the funds to just up and move somewhere better, thats how poverty works innit 😂😂
Yo is this mug serious? 😂😂 man you must be a parody like some Ali G shit or something right? 😂😂😂😂
Bruv move out your mums house and try surviving on your own for a week 😂😂😂😂 this guys a joke 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This video story makes me want to cry, It makes me want to lose hope with the world. Our leaders don't see this? God help these people ! Now !
brings a tear to my eye. what a terrible state of affairs.
These people are already struggling then to stop there benefits to me is a death sentence to them how can this be allowed to happen
Well the money to be able to cut corporation tax, pay for HS2, aircraft carriers and the royals has to be found from somewhere...
And back handers flying everywhere,
Complain about big shipbuilding contract
Complain about lack of industry in a coastal town
Pick both
PLUS ADDICTION CAN EFFECT ANYONE AT ANYTIME....ITDOESNT CARE.. IT WILL LITERALLY TAKE YOUR SOUL..
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Such a grim, depressing place.