guidance<\/a> under constant review and will update the guidance in line with new scientific evidence as it arises.\u202fPublic Health England (PHE) and the Health and Safety Executive have advised that there is currently no scientific evidence to support changing the Safer Working guidance\u202fin light of\u202fthe new variants.<\/p> <\/p>
PHE guidance states that Covid-19 spreads from person to person through small droplets, aerosols and through direct contact. Surfaces and belongings can also be contaminated with Covid-19 when people with the infection cough or sneeze or touch them. The risk of spread is greatest when people are close to each other, especially in poorly ventilated indoor spaces and when people spend a lot of time together in the same room.<\/p>
<\/p>
Given that client waiting areas are high traffic with frequent contact on common surface areas, we recommend not providing shared reading materials to reduce transmission risk via surface contact. Individuals can bring their own reading materials that they have purchased but we advise businesses to not provide sharing copies due to the frequent change of hands.<\/p>"}
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Data on the number of deaths from COVID-19 following a definite healthcare acquired infection is not routinely collected.<\/p>
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Whilst my Department has not made a formal assessment, we recognise the importance of supporting vulnerable young people, including those staying in supported accommodation, into independent living for example in the private rented sector and we keep this and similar issues under regular review. Ministers in my Department and in the Department for Work and Pensions meet regularly on a range of matters.<\/p>
We are already undertaking a range of wider action that should also help vulnerable young people with their onward housing needs. We have also taken action to support people, including young people, with renting property in the private rented sector, and we will go further to bring in a better deal for renters.<\/p>"}
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The Homelessness Reduction Act\u202f2017\u202fplaces duties on local housing authorities to take reasonable steps to try to prevent and relieve a person\u2019s homelessness. Local authorities must now work with people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes to develop personalised housing plans, tailored to focus on the needs and circumstances of the household. The support offered may involve financial support.<\/p>
We are providing\u202fa\u202f£310 million Homelessness Prevention Grant to local authorities in 2021/22 to help them plan and respond to their local homelessness pressures.\u202fAmongst other things, local authorities\u202fmay\u202fuse this to support people into the\u202fprivate rented sector, for example through guarantor schemes or by providing deposits.\u202fLocal authorities may use homelessness funding flexibility in line with local need.<\/p>
In addition, this year there is £140 million available in Discretionary Housing Payments which can be used for those who may need additional support with housing costs.<\/p>"}
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The Homelessness Reduction Act\u202f2017\u202fplaces duties on local housing authorities to take reasonable steps to try to prevent and relieve a person\u2019s homelessness. Local authorities must now work with people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes to develop personalised housing plans, tailored to focus on the needs and circumstances of the household. The support offered may involve financial support.<\/p>
We are providing\u202fa\u202f£310 million Homelessness Prevention Grant to local authorities in 2021/22 to help them plan and respond to their local homelessness pressures.\u202fAmongst other things, local authorities\u202fmay\u202fuse this to support people into the\u202fprivate rented sector, for example through guarantor schemes or by providing deposits.\u202fLocal authorities may use homelessness funding flexibility in line with local need.<\/p>
In addition, this year there is £140 million available in Discretionary Housing Payments which can be used for those who may need additional support with housing costs.<\/p>"}
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