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<p>We do not intend to publish the results from the bi-monthly counts conducted in
the Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) areas.</p><p>This is internal management information
and, unlike the annual snapshot rough sleeping statistics, are not independently verified.
Publication could therefore undermine public trust and confidence in the integrity
of the annual statistics.</p><p>The bi-monthly counts enable an approximate measure
of change for management and trend purposes (such as seasonal differences). This is
used in combination with wider intelligence, including from our expert RSI advisers,
to provide an understanding of the rough sleeping situation and cohort in each area.</p><p>We
intend to publish findings from both an impact and process evaluation of the RSI later
this year. This will include analysis of relevant information collected from local
authorities as part of the Department’s monitoring of the initiative.</p><p>The Government
is committed to reducing homelessness and rough sleeping. No one should ever have
to sleep rough. That is why last summer we published the cross-government Rough Sleeping
Strategy. This sets out an ambitious £100 million package to help people who sleep
rough now, but also puts in place the structures that will end rough sleeping once
and for all. In its first year, the RSI provided over 1,750 new bed spaces and 500
staff. In all, the Government has now committed over £1.2 billion to tackle homelessness
and rough sleeping over the spending review period.</p>
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