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We are helping thousands of vulnerable people who were housed during the pandemic to stay in accommodation this year, with more than £90M of funding announced today. gov.uk/government/new… (1/5)
The incredible national effort to support rough sleepers during the pandemic has protected many lives and is widely regarded as one of the most successful programmes of its kind in the world. I’m hugely grateful to all those involved. (2/5)
This funding will ensure that vulnerable people and rough sleepers continue to have safe accommodation and the care and support they need, to ensure as few as possible return to the streets. (3/5)
The Next Steps Accommodation Programme is part of the government’s landmark commitment to end rough sleeping for good.

In Greater Manchester, over £3M has today been allocated to councils to support the vulnerable. (4/5)
And we are providing 6,000 new supported homes - the most ambitious project of its kind with the single biggest injection of specialist accommodation since the Rough Sleeping Initiative began. (5/5) gov.uk/government/new…

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1. As the Prime Minister said earlier – new measures will take effect from Thursday – the latest guidance is available online: gov.uk/guidance/new-n…

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May 24, 2020
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1. Today I'm announcing we will provide 6,000 supported homes for vulnerable rough sleepers taken off the streets during the pandemic.

It will be backed by £433 million of government funding with 3,300 homes made available in next 12 months

bit.ly/2LUV65L
2. This is an unprecedented commitment – the most ambitious of its kind and the single biggest injection of specialist accommodation since the rough sleepers initiative began in the 1990s.

This will be completely transformative & change the lives of thousands of rough sleepers.
3. During this pandemic, we have offered accommodation to over 90% of known rough sleepers in order to help them stay safe.

This has been possible because of an incredible effort by the government, councils and charities.

Thank you to everyone that has made this possible.
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