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The use of temporary accommodation means people are getting help and ensures no family is without a roof over their head.<\/p>

Any accommodation secured by a local authority for a homeless household must meet the standards in \u2018The homelessness code of guidance,\u2019 which sets out in detail what the authority must take into account when considering the accommodation\u2019s suitability for a homeless household.<\/p>

The code of guidance can be accessed here:<\/p>

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homelessness-code-of-guidance-for-local-authorities<\/a>.<\/p>

Reducing the number of households in temporary accommodation is a priority for this Government and we have allocated over £1.2 billion over the last three years to tackle all forms of homelessness. This includes:<\/p>