Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Conversation
The Conversation
Richard Lowrie, Reader in Homelessness and Inclusion Health, School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh

Why Andy Burnham’s plan to get rough sleepers inside this winter makes sense

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to bring people who are sleeping rough in England into temporary accommodation for Christmas. While this is a good move, and should be happening across the rest of the UK, more needs to be done quickly to help people who are homeless.

Winter is a dangerous time for people to be living on the streets. So while it’s not perfect, Burnham’s plan, backed by a £442 million funding boost, may save lives.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.