Benefit cuts to the most vulnerable in our society and closure of dedicated mental health facilities have led to a surge in the number of people sleeping rough on the streets of our cities. The basic benefit they can receive does not even cover the cost of a hostel bed. Many of them have become addicted to hard drugs and many steal to supplement income from begging. Society has abandoned these people to a short desperate life while we carry on with our shopping and lives of pleasure.
oil on board 110x110cm
Richard Ryder - Gaelic Artist 