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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

People are still being arrested under a 200-year-old act criminalising rough sleeping

Potential for rioting offenders to be charged under terrorism laws.
Criticism of the 1824 Vagrancy Act for punishing homeless individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
London

Homeless women are invisible not because they don't exist they're hiding from danger | Nicci Gerrard

The number of rough sleepers, including women, is growing in British cities and towns.
Homelessness in England increased by 26% in 2022-23, with a 12% increase in London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Emergency shelters open for rough sleepers in London amid freezing temperatures

London's mayor has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers as temperatures drop.
All boroughs in London are committed to the mayor's 'In for Good' program, which helps people off the streets permanently before they are asked to leave emergency shelters.
SWEP was active for 18 nights last winter and helped 1,350 people escape rough sleeping. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London

The government is allocating £52m to build homes for rough sleepers in London as part of a national programme.
The funding will also provide support services to help homeless individuals.
The final allocation of homes will be announced early next year. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

People are still being arrested under a 200-year-old act criminalising rough sleeping

Potential for rioting offenders to be charged under terrorism laws.
Criticism of the 1824 Vagrancy Act for punishing homeless individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
London

Homeless women are invisible not because they don't exist they're hiding from danger | Nicci Gerrard

The number of rough sleepers, including women, is growing in British cities and towns.
Homelessness in England increased by 26% in 2022-23, with a 12% increase in London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Emergency shelters open for rough sleepers in London amid freezing temperatures

London's mayor has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol to provide emergency accommodation for rough sleepers as temperatures drop.
All boroughs in London are committed to the mayor's 'In for Good' program, which helps people off the streets permanently before they are asked to leave emergency shelters.
SWEP was active for 18 nights last winter and helped 1,350 people escape rough sleeping. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London

The government is allocating £52m to build homes for rough sleepers in London as part of a national programme.
The funding will also provide support services to help homeless individuals.
The final allocation of homes will be announced early next year. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
8 months ago
London

What is the cold weather protocol? Emergency measures activated amid freezing temperatures

Cold weather protocols have been activated in various parts of the UK to support rough sleepers during freezing temperatures.
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocols (SWEP) are triggered when there are prolonged sub-zero temperatures. [ more ]
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