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‘Extra £82m a year needed to end rough sleeping’ July 28, 2021 LONDON: The government must continue its flagship Everyone In scheme into the long term if it is to meet its manifesto pledge to end rough sleeping within the next three years, a report has said. The Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping is calling for the government to maintain the additional funding it made available during the coronavirus pandemic — an estimated extra £82 million a year. Without continuing the scheme’s principles and funding there could be a post-pandemic surge of people sleeping ro...

The ‘Changing Futures’ Programme is aimed at helping those with homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health issues. Launched on Saturday, the £64m scheme aims to provide tailored, joined-up support. The programme – a joint partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund - helps the most vulnerable in society get the support they need by co-ordinating local services, such as healthcare professionals, social workers and key workers. Lancashire - one of 15 areas to win cash from the scheme - will receive £6.5m over the next three years. Existing projects to receive c...

More vulnerable adults supported through ‘Changing Futures’ programme Essential support and treatment for vulnerable adults facing a combination of homelessness, substance misuse, poor mental health, domestic abuse, or contact with the criminal justice system. From: People facing multiple disadvantage to receive joined-up, tailored support through £64 million government programme Co-ordinated support for people experiencing issues such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse, contact with the criminal justice system, and mental health issues ‘Changing Futures’ programme...

MP Jo Gideon, John Mothersole - Chair of the National Lottery Community Fund, Council Leader Abi Brown, Andy Meakin from Voices, Darren Murinas from Expert Citizens, and Eddie Hughes- Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing Want Stoke-on-Trent news emailed to you direct from our journalists? Sign up to our newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any ...

Eddie Hughes announces partnership with Big Society Capital that will see a total of £30 million invested in new homes for rough sleepers.