"Each year, there is typically a reduction in the number of people experiencing homelessness in December due to the Christmas period. Lower figures at this time often reflect people being temporarily offered respite by friends or family. We need to see real, lasting legal rights that ensures every person can experience the dignity, security, and hope they all deserve all year round."
"We are ending homelessness every day for families and individuals, and we must not lose sight of the fact it is possible to end this human crisis if the right policies and political will are in place."
"A short-term dip does not change the reality that thousands of people remain without a safe, secure place to call home."
16,734 people were in emergency accommodation in December, including 11,546 adults and 5,188 children, down slightly from 16,996 in November. The modest 1.5% drop likely reflects seasonal offers of temporary respite from family and friends during the Christmas period. The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has increased steadily over years, illustrating the scale of the ongoing housing crisis and record rises in recent months. Multiple overlapping factors drive homelessness, including financial pressure, rising living costs, health challenges, family breakdown, domestic violence, trauma and addiction. Calls persist for lasting legal rights and policy change to deliver year-round dignity, security and stable homes.
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