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Then there was Cecile, an older woman of deep grace, gentleness and poise, known affectionately by all as Mama Cecile. After being relocated to nine different cities under Section 95 support while waiting for her decision, each move breaking the delicate social links she had made, she then found herself destitute and unwell. She was saved from street homelessness, through a JRS hosting scheme, by religious sisters who took her in and gave her space and stability to resolve her immigration status. Davina had been housed by an acquaintance, but the quid pro quo for the roof over her head was that she would take on a level of caring responsibilities that ultimately became deeply exploitative.