Ealing Council triggers emergency rough sleeper protocol
The protocol traditionally comes into operation during periods of severe weather, and provides shelter to rough sleepers. Homeless charity St. Mungo’s deliver outreach services on behalf of the council, and carry out extra shifts to make sure that they can offer help to as many rough sleepers as possible. The council confirmed an increasing number of homeless people in the borough, and has provided help and support from an uncertain future on the streets by initiating this protocol in the area. Petra Salva, St Mungo’s Director of Rough Sleeping, Westminster and Migrant Services s...
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