Government to provide 100 million to eradicate rough sleeping
Up to 6,000 vulnerable people will receive rapid specialist assessments and support under new measures in the government’s rough sleeping strategy.
Backed by £100 million of funding, the strategy sets out the next steps towards achieving our aim of supporting everyone off the streets and into a home, and to end rough sleeping entirely by 2027.
This strategy was developed across government and in conjunction with the Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel which is made up of representatives from the homelessness sector and local government. It sets out a three-pillared approach:
- Prevention – understanding the issues that lead to rough sleeping and providing timely support for those at risk
- Intervention – helping those already sleeping rough with swift support tailored to their individual circumstances
- Recovery – supporting people in finding a new home and rebuilding their lives.
This system has prevention at its heart, focusing on stopping people from becoming homeless in the first place and providing them with the right support to find work and live independently.
Longer term, those sleeping rough will be rapidly housed and offered comprehensive support to ensure their specific needs are addressed so that they can move into suitable permanent accommodation at the earliest opportunity.
Communities Secretary, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, said:
It is simply unacceptable that people have to sleep on our streets and I am determined to make it a thing of the past.
Whether people are at risk of rough sleeping, already on the streets or in need of settled accommodation, we now have a solid plan to help the most vulnerable in our society.
And this is not just about putting a roof over their heads but helping them find a place to call home.
They need and deserve our support and, through our expert-backed strategy, I am confident they will get it.
Published: by Radio NewsHub