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<p>We recognise that many LGBT people who find themselves homeless may have a different
experience of homelessness. In the Rough Sleeping Strategy, we announced a range of
measures, including undertaking research that is underway with the Government Equalities
Office into the nature of LGBT homelessness. The Department has provided local authorities
with free training to help tackle issues facing vulnerable groups, including LGBT
people. Delivered to frontline workers by Stonewall Housing, the training package
sets out why LGBT people may be at greater risk of homelessness, and the barriers
LGBT people can face when seeking homelessness 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>
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