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<p>Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in all its forms is a key priority for
this Government and we have taken huge steps this year, working with local authorities
and their partners to protect vulnerable rough sleepers during the pandemic. The ‘Everyone
In’ campaign has 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><p>We
have also put in place bespoke support for local authorities through our Homelessness
Advice and Support Team, which includes dedicated youth homelessness advisor roles
that have a commitment to work with local authorities to proactively promote positive
joint working across housing authorities and children’s services, offering training,
advice and support to all local authorities.</p><p>This year we have provided £90,000
to St Basil’s to fund Youth Voice, a training scheme for 40 young homeless people
across the country. Youth Voice includes the Youth Homelessness Parliament which provides
insight and advice to government on issues affecting young homelessness people.</p>
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