‘The impact of welfare reforms of recent years has increased pressure on the levels of homelessness’.

‘A demonstrable increase in homelessness, driven by the cost and availability of housing, has pushed the problem to such a level that a renewed government-wide strategy is needed’, the Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee has concluded in a report published recently.

The Committee also found that despite some examples of great work, it is not acceptable that the level of support offered to vulnerable people varies significantly across the country.