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Jan 23 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
This article by @tobithomas_ details the challenges many Ukrainians are facing accessing longer term accommodation. As sponsorship arrangements come to an end, increasing numbers of Ukrainians are at risk of homelessness. #EveryRefugeeMatters

theguardian.com/world/2023/jan…
People who arrived in the UK through Homes for Ukraine or the Ukraine Family scheme must be supported to access longer-term housing, with a focus on access to the private rented sector.
The increase in monthly ‘thank you’ payments to hosts through Homes for Ukraine only takes effect after the Ukrainians have been in the UK for 12 months. This does little to address current pressures on costs of living or incentivise people to continue hosting in the short term.
People hosting family members through the Ukraine Family scheme receive no financial support and should also receive monthly thank you payments to allow them to continue accommodating family members where possible and prevent Ukrainians from homelessness.
@luhc should urgently clarify how the £150 million one-off pot of funding announced last month will be allocated so local authorities can address this growing problem. #EveryRefugeeMatters

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