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Political leaders urged to act on social workers’ concerns

Political party leaders have been warned that vulnerable adults and children living in cold, damp, mouldy homes is a national scandal in an open letter from campaigners.

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Campaigns unite to call for emergency energy bills support

The energy bills crisis is now predicted to be so severe that a wide range of health, poverty, housing and environmental organisations and academics have written to Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, to request the introduction of an Emergency Energy Tariff. The Emergency Energy Tariff would use the existing Energy Price Guarantee mechanism to fix the […]

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Councils to attend emergency summit

Over 100 councils will attend an emergency summit taking place on Tuesday 31 October to discuss the escalating social and financial crisis created by the unprecedented demand for temporary accommodation. Hosted by Eastbourne Borough Council and the District Councils’ Network, this summit aims to share insight from the councils attending and will result in a […]

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Campaign groups welcome policy to end Friday release of prisoners

Prisoners were unable access services and housing before the weekend

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Energy saving measures could save billions

An expert report has revealed how investing now in energy saving solutions could save the UK Government hundreds of billions in ‘sticking plaster’ solutions this decade.

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Old hospital given new lease of life by community

Southwold and District Hospital prevented from being turned into second homes and turned into community asset.

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Shipping containers a temporary measure to tackle the housing crisis

Shipping containers should be used more as a temporary measure to tackle the housing crisis, says Andy Winter of BHT Sussex

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Hidden homeless given charity support

A charity has revealed the support it is providing to homeless people who have seen the rolling lockdowns imposed in England take a drastic toll on their health.

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First homelessness service for LGBTQ+ community opens in Manchester

Greater Manchester’s first commissioned homeless service for people identifying as LGBTQ+ and experiencing homelessness has opened in the region.

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Annual dinner laid on for residents at homeless hostel despite lockdown

Read this inspiring positive news story about maintenance and repair staff helping to provide a dinner treat for homeless hostel

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