NHS And Prisons 'Must Have Legal Duty to Prevent Homelessness'

Hospitals, prisons and statutory bodies should be given a statutory duty to prevent homelessness, an umbrella body has said. Launching its manifesto in the run-up to the general election, Homeless Link said the government should promote a ‘prevention first’ approach to homelessness and ensure professionals play a role in stopping rough sleeping. It suggested that authorities such as prisons should have a duty placed on them to have ‘due regard’ to the need to prevent homelessness among people leaving prison. Download the manifesto from the Homeless Link website.