Extra help for rough sleepers with drug and alcohol dependency
Rough sleepers across England will receive extra support to help them recover from drug and alcohol misuse.
From:
14 December 2020
£23 million investment for 43 areas this year, boosted by a further £52 million in 2021 to 2022
Initial £10 million funding confirmed to provide extra accommodation for rough sleepers throughout winter
Rough sleepers across England will receive extra support to help them recover from drug and alcohol misuse, Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing, Kelly Tolhurst MP announced today (14 December 2020).
Forty-three areas across England will receive support from a £23 million government fund designed for those with drug and alcohol support needs to get the help they need to rebuild their lives. The programme will be boosted by a further £52 million in 2021 to 2022.
Launch of £46 million Changing Futures scheme to support vulnerable people
New scheme to help adults across England facing multiple disadvantages like homelessness and mental health issues.
From:
10 December 2020
Local partnerships will provide joined-up support for better outcomes
Lessons learned from ‘Changing Futures’ scheme will inform national policy
A £46 million scheme to provide more effective and coordinated support for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities was launched today (10 December 2020) by Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing Kelly Tolhurst.
The government is inviting local organisations to form partnerships and bid for a share of the funding to better support those who experience multiple disadvantages including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse, and contact with the criminal justice system.