Government launches emergency fund for rough sleepers
The deputy prime minister has announced a £10 million emergency support package for rough sleepers.
It is hoped the money will save lived by ensuring rough sleepers have access to a safe and warm bed. Last year, 155 people died sleeping rough on the streets.
The money will be allocated to councils with the highest need.
It was announced in the budget that £233 million will go to tackling all forms of homelessness, taking total spending on reducing homelessness to nearly £1 billion in 2025-26.
Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, said: “Anyone forced to sleep rough on our streets represents a complete failure of the broken system we’ve inherited. It’s a national disgrace, and we can’t keep sticking plasters on it.
“We are approaching the harshest months of the year which is why we are taking immediate action to reach anyone sleeping rough and help them off the streets this winter.
“Bringing together Ministers across government is a crucial step to tackle this crisis at its root and ensure everyone has access to the basic right of safe and secure housing.”
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