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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Furvah Shah

What to do if you see someone sleeping rough this winter

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Around 274,000 people in England alone are homeless this winter, with at least 2,700 of those sleeping rough on any given night, despite temperatures reaching below freezing.

As the weather worsens, sleeping on the streets poses even more of a risk to life than normal but there are steps that can be taken to ensure that homeless people can stay safe during colder weather.

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