Housing First Sees 200 People Spending Christmas Off The Streets

The government has claimed 200 people who would have otherwise been homeless will be spending Christmas off the streets due to the Housing First pilot. To date, pilot schemes in Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, and the West Midlands have helped 200 people into homes, where they have received vital support to recover from complex mental health issues, substance misuse, and the physical effects of living on the streets. Commenting on the government’s claim, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “Housing First is making a real difference to rough sleepers this Christmas. Read more about Housing First on the Speyejoe blog.

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