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Call for action to tackle ‘outdated’ public perceptions of homelessness

By The Press Association28th February 2019News Scotland

Work being done to tackle homelessness is being undermined by “outdated attitudes” from the public, charity campaigners have said. Homeless Action Scotland claimed that while most people are sympathetic to

New data shows 95% of homeless deaths take place in towns and cities

By Joe Gammie26th February 201926th February 2019News England

More than nine in 10 deaths of homeless people were in cities and towns in 2017 with only 26 homeless people dying in rural areas, new data has revealed. Deaths

Prince William serves up lunch as he takes on role as patron on homeless charity

By Tony Jones13th February 2019News England

The Duke of Cambridge marked becoming royal patron of a homeless charity by serving lunch to its clients – and quipped he was on trial for a job. Wearing an

Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London

By Alys Key12th February 2019Engage

Pret a Manger’s charity is opening a house for the homeless which will also provide training in a local branch of the coffee chain, in a bid to get more

‘Drop in the ocean’ as 4% of Westminster’s wealthiest give to homeless fund

By Sam Blewett and Tom Pilgrim6th February 2019News England

Just over 4% of the richest households in a London borough with England’s highest number of rough sleepers have contributed to a voluntary scheme to help relieve the crisis. Westminster

Half of people waiting on Universal Credit payments struggling with housing costs

By Vicky Shaw6th February 2019News England

Half of the people Citizens Advice helps with Universal Credit struggle to keep a roof over their heads while they wait for their first payments, the charity has said. One

Rough sleepers 17 times more likely to experience abuse, charity says

By Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe1st February 2019News England

Rough sleepers are 17 times more likely to experience horrifying abuse and have a high risk of dying young, according to a leading homelessness charity. The stark warning comes after

Rise in number of homelessness applications received by councils

By The Press Association30th January 2019News Scotland

The number of homelessness applications increased last year, according to official statistics. Figures published by the Scottish Government indicate local authorities received 18,486 applications for homelessness assistance during the six

Scale of homeless deaths branded ‘national tragedy’ as new figures show 24% rise

By Sam Blewett and Richard Wheeler21st December 20182nd January 2019News England

The scale of homeless deaths has been branded a “national tragedy” after official estimates showed a rise of almost a quarter over five years. Some 597 people sleeping rough or

Lack of fixed postal address sees homeless being denied access to public services

By Alan Jones18th December 201823rd December 2018News England

Homeless people are being denied access to public services because they do not have a fixed postal address, according to a report. Citizens Advice said the homeless could have their

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Call for action to tackle ‘outdated’ public perceptions of homelessness

New data shows 95% of homeless deaths take place in towns and cities

Prince William serves up lunch as he takes on role as patron on homeless charity

Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London

‘Drop in the ocean’ as 4% of Westminster’s wealthiest give to homeless fund

Half of people waiting on Universal Credit payments struggling with housing costs

Rough sleepers 17 times more likely to experience abuse, charity says

Rise in number of homelessness applications received by councils

Scale of homeless deaths branded ‘national tragedy’ as new figures show 24% rise

Lack of fixed postal address sees homeless being denied access to public services

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Housing / Homelessness

Call for action to tackle ‘outdated’ public perceptions of homelessness

New data shows 95% of homeless deaths take place in towns and cities

Prince William serves up lunch as he takes on role as patron on homeless charity

Engage: Pret A Manger charity opens house for homeless in London

‘Drop in the ocean’ as 4% of Westminster’s wealthiest give to homeless fund

Half of people waiting on Universal Credit payments struggling with housing costs

Rough sleepers 17 times more likely to experience abuse, charity says

Rise in number of homelessness applications received by councils

Scale of homeless deaths branded ‘national tragedy’ as new figures show 24% rise

Lack of fixed postal address sees homeless being denied access to public services