House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Update
14 December 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Kelly Tolhurst Con Rochester and Strood
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister announces 23 million in funding for 43 priority areas and 3 pan-London projects to support rough sleepers.
- Funds will be used for drug and alcohol treatment, mental health services, and substance dependence support.
- An additional 52 million is committed for the next fiscal year to continue supporting recovery services.
Issue summary
The statement discusses funding for substance misuse treatment and recovery services for people sleeping rough in England.
Action requested
The minister announces £23 million in funding across 43 priority areas and 3 pan-London projects, with an additional £52 million committed for next year. The funds will support drug and alcohol treatment, mental health and substance dependence workers, and peer mentors to help individuals rebuild their lives off the streets.
Key facts
- Spring Budget 2020 announced funding for rough sleeping services.
- Total funding of £75 million is being allocated over two years.
- National research was conducted interviewing over 500 people with experience of rough sleeping in England.
- Over 29,000 vulnerable people have been supported through the 'Everyone In' scheme by September.
- A £15 million Protect Programme and a Winter Support Package are announced.
- Next Steps Accommodation Programme provides financial resources to prevent those accommodated during the pandemic from returning to the streets.
- An additional £254 million resource funding is being provided for 2021-22, taking total resource funding to £676 million.
- The Changing Futures programme receives £46 million to provide better outcomes for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage.