Change in law would force local authorities to give advice and support to anyone at risk of homelessness even if not deemed priority under existing lawsMinisters are considering changes to the law in an attempt to support the growing number of people on the brink of homelessness, including tens of thousands of “sofa surfers” currently denied official help to keep them off the streets.Options include introducing a new duty of prevention in England, which would force councils to provide advice and support for anyone at risk of homelessness, regardless of whether they are deemed to be in priority need under existing laws. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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