UK Homelessness
We entered the pandemic in a dire housing crisis. But the ‘Everyone In’ programme showed us anything is possible with the political will, writes Shelter CEO Polly Neate.
Robert Jenrick's department announces homelessness cash – but can't say how many vulnerable people have been placed in homes.
Dr Zahid Chauhan faced abuse for offering the jab to homeless people – but he's now been backed up by the authorities.
People who are experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough will be prioritised as part of priority group 6 in the rollout.
Lawyers have warned of a human rights breach after rough sleepers said they'd been harassed "most mornings" for over a year.
HuffPost UK revealed this month how hundreds of homeless people were being "criminalised" by the legislation during the pandemic.
The initiative has won praise but Labour and housing charities say the latest figures show its success was short-lived.
Langar Aid focuses on fighting hunger, providing food and water in emergencies and after natural disasters. The mission in Coventry is to serve the homeless, vulnerable and those struggling with poverty, delivering over 150,000 hot meals and food parcels since the pandemic began.
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Fat Macy’s works with young Londoners living in temporary accommodation, providing training with their chefs, then getting them out of hostels and into their own homes.