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<p>As we move into the winter months, we recognise the upcoming challenges that local
authorities are facing as a result of the pandemic.</p><p>The ‘Protect Programme’,
the next step in the ongoing targeted support to protect some of the most vulnerable
people in our communities from COVID-19, was announced by the Prime Minister on Thursday
5 November.</p><p>This scheme will provide a further £15 million to support the ongoing
efforts to provide accommodation for rough sleepers during the pandemic. This programme
will help areas that need additional support most during the restrictions and throughout
winter and is on top of the previously announced £10 million Cold Weather Fund for
all councils, giving local areas the tools they need to protect people from life-threatening
cold weather and the risks posed by COVID-19. <br> <br>This builds on the success
of the still ongoing ‘Everyone In’ campaign, which is helping to protect thousands
of lives during the pandemic - by September it had supported over 29,000 vulnerable
people, with over 10,000 in emergency accommodation and nearly 19,000 provided with
settled accommodation or move on support.</p>
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