Thoughts

[sherrardk]

I've recently noticed a man who appears to be homeless hanging about the village. He catches the bus from town (my son says he's seen him in town). I have said hello to him each time I've seen him as it's what I do when I pass people (usually the same people). I was thinking that next time I see him I would invite him round to my house for some food and a hot drink (not a proper meal, maybe something warm like a toastie or some soup). I wouldn't invite him in but I would explain why (like I've got children and I don't know you from a hole in the road) - there's a bench outside so he could sit down. I know I could buy him something from the shop but I thought this would be nicer - good idea or bad idea?

[TWR]

They have not, but a thought.

[ummmm]

But clearly he must have money if he's catching the bus.

[Baldric]

^^ or a Bus Pass?

[murraymints]

perhaps he is new to the area and doesn't have any friends..a conversation would help ascertain his status...

[naomi24]

I wonder where he coming from and going to on the bus? There used to be a man begging regularly in our High Street and it transpired he took a bus every morning from his very nice house in a very nice area to do his day job.

[ummmm]

Bus passes are not free unless you're pension age. Bus tickets are cheaper if you buy them weekly but that's about it.

[Baldric]

I know that but Sher doesn't say what age he is, so what do you base your assumption on?

[ummmm]

I assumed if he was elderly it would have been mentioned in the OP.

[Baldric]

You're eligible for a disabled person's pass if you live in England and are 'eligible disabled'. This means you:

are blind or partially sighted
are profoundly or severely deaf
are without speech
have a disability, or have suffered an injury, which has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to walk
don’t have arms or have long-term loss of the use of both arms
have a learning disability.
http://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/free-bus-pass

[naomi24]

Don't you have to have an address to get a bus pass?

[Baldric]

From the OP

" a man who appears to be homeless "

Appearances can be deceptive

[ummmm]

Yes they can be and that's why I asked what made him appear to be homeless!

[Baldric]

I saw that, never really got an answer though tbf

I was thinking of the post @ 08:33

[Mamyalynne]

I hope things work out, it's comforting to know that even in their busy lives people think of others.