One Homeless Person Dies Every 19 Hours

Calls have been made to tackle the rough sleeping crisis after campaigners claimed one homeless person is dying on average every 19 hours. The Museum of Homelessness (MoH) suggested the figure after it said its research found at least 235 people “affected by homelessness” had died in the last six months. The social justice group used Freedom of Information requests, local authorities’ figures, coroners’ records and testimonies from families as well as details from media coverage to gather the date – but believe the true figure could be “significantly higher”. Read more on the Brighton Argus website.

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/national/17835631.one-homeless-person-dies-every-19-hours-campaigners-warn/