Sleeping Rough
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on improving addiction support for rough sleepers.
Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
The Prime Minister has called for the whole of government to support his ambition to end rough sleeping, and we are working with all departments to ensure that no one has to sleep rough this winter.
This urgent drive will build on the work already underway through our National Plan to End Homelessness. That includes support for veterans, including an additional £12 million to vital homelessness services through the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme announced in November 2025.
We are also working closely with the Department for Health and Social Care to ensure that people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping can access the support they need, including addiction support. For 2026 to 2029, we have invested £185 million into the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment programme that will continue to fund evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and wraparound support for people experiencing sleeping rough, or at risk.
Our new £442 million Rough Sleeping Programme is funding local areas to expand accommodation provision for people sleeping rough, alongside tailored support to address the issues that contribute to rough sleeping. This may include accommodation, support to access mental health or substance use services, help to access employment or training, help to access or maintain accommodation, or other support tailored to individual circumstances.
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