sofa surfing

noun

informal, (of a homeless person) the practice of staying temporarily with various friends and relatives while attempting to find permanent accommodation

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At the time of his death, he was homeless and sofa surfing.

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Greater Change acknowledges that its support is most effective when it is used as an early intervention - when someone is sofa surfing, or at risk of homelessness - rather than for helping entrenched rough sleepers who might need intensive mental health support for instance.

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When we met the man - who we are calling Nam to protect his identity - he was carrying all of his possessions in a small black bag and had been sofa surfing around the UK for weeks.

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Daniel Thomson is homeless and has been "sofa surfing" for four months.

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This can range from sofa surfing with friends to living in B&Bs and hostels.

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