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Thank you for calling on the PM to end the homelessness crisis

Thank You!

A huge thank you to the over 13,000 people who signed our petition to the Prime Minister. Together, we’re sending a clear message: Everyone deserves a safe and secure home.

What Did We Ask For?

We called on the Prime Minister to tackle homelessness by:

🏘️ Making sure people can afford rent so they don’t lose their homes.

🫙 Ensuring ongoing funding for support services so no one living on the streets loses vital help.

📋 Involving people with lived experience of homelessness in creating solutions to end homelessness.

Our asks to the Prime Minister were grounded in research conducted in partnership with Groundswell, an organisation that works directly with people with lived experience of homelessness to develop solutions to homelessness.

 

Why This Matters

  • Health impacts: Dangerous housing conditions like damp and mould are hospitalising tens of thousands of young children in England every year.
  • Broken safety nets: Social security payments fall short of meeting basic human needs like food and shelter, while delays in accessing support deepen the strain.
  • Trapped in limbo: Supported accommodation like hostels should be a stepping stone out of homelessness, instead, people are finding themselves stuck there for years, trapped in a system that lacks proper support and security. 

Homelessness is not inevitable—it’s a political choice. By addressing the root causes, such as unaffordable rents and inadequate social support systems, we can create a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Why Now?

The Government has quickly addressed issues in the criminal justice system, economic instability, and the Rwanda policy with a commitment to swift action, showing that urgent action is possible. We must demand the same commitment to addressing homelessness. 

What’s Next?

We recently handed in the petition to Number 10. Keep an eye out for updates on how that went, and our progress as we push for action on our everyday rights.

Thank you for being part of this movement.

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