EAST Thurrock’s MP has welcomed a new initiative offering opportunity to young people and says he is looking forward to the launch of a pilot scheme in the region.
‘Changing Futures’ is a government led project that aims to change systems and improve services for people who experience multiple disadvantage including homelessness, substance misuse, poor mental health, domestic abuse, or contact with the criminal justice system.
Essex is one of 15 chosen areas in England who will be funded to take part in the £64m programme and has been allocated £2,846,500 to pilot new ways of working and delivering innovative services.
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Changing Futures: changing systems to support adults experiencing multiple disadvantage
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At the 2019 Spending Review, the government announced a new Shared Outcomes Fund to test innovative ways of bringing together the public sector to address cross-cutting issues and drive the modernisation of public services.
£46 million of this Fund has been committed for the Changing Futures Programme to improve the way that systems and services work to support individuals experiencing multiple disadvantage - including a combination of homelessness, substance misuse, poor mental health, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.
This prospectus gives further details on the programme, eligibility and the Expression of Interest processes.