Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced a further £20 million to provide single people facing homelessness the help they need to get back on their feet and ensure that they don't have to spend time on the streets. Mr Shapps said that under homelessness legislation, single people are often not classed as "priority need" cases because they have no dependents. Most local authorities do not therefore offer as much support for single homeless people. This means they can often be left with fewer housing options - forced to spend nights 'sofa surfing' at friends' houses, in their car or even on the street. The minister wants to ensure that nobody is turned away when they are most in need. This extra £20 million will help councils to provide a helping hand to single homeless people in their areas. Read more on the CLG website.
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