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Instead of clearing tent dwellers out, the city has built portable toilets and washing stations, and given people resources to keep their shelters clean and safe
The units, part of London’s Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response plan, will offer comprehensive 24/7 health and social support to residents.
The response has been operating since July 4, but city staff and lead agencies say the building of trust means they should continue in the same locations for another six weeks.