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<p>There are many different reasons why an individual may sleep rough, and it is often
a highly complex and unique situation. We are committed to alleviating all forms of
homelessness and want to make sure we get to the root of the problem unique to every
local authority, tackling the complex range of reasons why people are homeless. That
is why localised funding and plans are so important to dealing with the issue, and
we are determined to provide local authorities with tailored support for their specific
challenges.</p><p>Government commissioned independent research better to understand
the causes of homelessness and rough sleeping. This was published on 25 March 2019
and can be (attached) found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/causes-of-homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-feasibility-study"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/causes-of-homelessness-and-rough-sleeping-feasibility-study</a>.</p><p>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. The Government has now committed over £1.2 billion to tackle homelessness
and rough sleeping over the spending review period.</p><p>Through programmes such
as the Rough Sleeping Initiative (RSI) and the Rapid Rehousing Pathway, we are delivering
services that get people the help they need, as soon as they need it. This has already
made a real difference throughout the country with the RSI enabling local authorities
to provide a number of services, including over 1,750 new bed spaces and 500 staff
in its first year, in collaboration with our expert rough sleeping advisers.</p><p>More
information on these programmes can be found on the gov.uk website at the (attached)
following links: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-30-million-immediate-support-for-rough-sleepers"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-30-million-immediate-support-for-rough-sleepers</a>
(Rough Sleeping Initiative 2018/19 funding) <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-confirms-funding-to-help-people-off-the-streets"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-confirms-funding-to-help-people-off-the-streets</a>
(Rough Sleeping Initiative 2019/20 funding) <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rapid-rehousing-pathway-2019-to-2020-funding-allocations"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rapid-rehousing-pathway-2019-to-2020-funding-allocations</a>
(Rapid Rehousing Pathway)</p><p> </p>
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