Number of rough sleepers reaches 8-year low
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The annual rough sleeping statistics show that rates have fallen for a fourth year in a row, with a 9% reduction in rough sleeping compared to last year.
Numbers have fallen in every region of England, taking levels to an 8-year low overall.
The number of people in emergency accommodation has also nearly halved, with more people securing long-term homes.
£800 million has been invested this year to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping, with £2 billion committed over the next 3 years.
This includes providing 6,000 long-term homes through the £433 million Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme and up to £52 million for rehab and detox services for people with drug or alcohol issues.
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