The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 is to ensure that everyone who is at risk of homelessness, or who is homeless, is legally entitled to meaningful help from their local authority regardless of their current status. It does this by defining the service that local councils and other public bodies must provide to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The law requires councils to provide that help at an earlier stage than previously, with the objective that this will decrease the likelihood that people will become homeless.
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@9QN2F88Conservative9mos9MO
They shouldn’t refuse be be re established into housing as lots have mental health issues so are used to sleeping rough I think it a case of counselling sessions to get people used to the norm
@9QK766LConservative9mos9MO
I think housing needs to be looked/based as it is ludicrous this is done for illegal immigrants and not people who are currently homeless
@9QHWQLXConservative9mos9MO
No not on all public property but they should be provided zones in every council area where they may camp, and be provided with food clothing and médecine
@9QCRVVXConservative9mos9MO
Sleeping and Encamping are very different, short term sleeping should be okay but long term camping should not.
@9Q8BP6YConservative9mos9MO
This should come down the reason for denying. I struggle to see why they would not want free shelter but equally, where else would they go? Perhaps best to locate specific places for those who reject
@9PKLBVSConservative9mos9MO
Many have dogs as company which are not allowed in shelter s so can not stay there,more should be done to house them in single accomodation with pet ,many are ex Army and should be housed before immigrants.
@9PGNBMLConservative10mos10MO
Should have some choice regards what available property they accept and should be delivered as part of a wider social care reform which monitors, mentors and rehabilitates the homeless person in their new setting.
@9P7BYMLConservative10mos10MO
They should be offered counseling and a course of treatment leading to a better understanding of how to help them effectively then official camps should be provided
@9P6LYBDConservative10mos10MO
No, they should be given a safe place to sleep, whether in a shelter or an encampment created by the council. People have the right to choose, within reason.
@9N56GTMConservative10mos10MO
Yes but not permanently - if they are well enough mentally to be that determined they are well enough to engage with a social programme that fits in with everyone else and improves their lives.
@9M3ZWPFConservative11mos11MO
the public plan should not be hostile, forexample making the part seat non sleepable or adding functionless barrier to prevent people to stay. however, encouraging them to get back to work, more reasonble pay for citizen to live for normal life, drugs and criminals need more cleans up by better police force and better working attitude, better education, more recreational resources for younger generation. less non productive welfare benefits person that doesn’t work for generations
@9LP3J5ZConservative12mos12MO
Help should be available but education and training should be available to help individuals where possible. No one should have to sleep or live outside.
@9HTJYRSConservative1yr1Y
Yes, but provide greater support programmes, including those that deal with reluctance to transition to housing.
@9HT3XMYConservative1yr1Y
It depends on if the homeless person is mentally and physically healthy and able to work or not. If now then I think he or she does deserved to get help.
@9GXTXF6Conservative1yr1Y
I can imagine an immigrant with no English except the word benefit being prioritised housing over our homeless individuals that have been failed by the system
@9DDZZDSConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but the fact that they are refused proper legal shelter should be taken as a major social issue and the homeless should have sufficient access to shelter and food.
@9D4GTLTConservative2yrs2Y
Create a range of sustainable social programme which have widespread benefit for all
@9PQFRX8Conservative 9mos9MO
Yes if not a social nuisance (ie prevent people using public spaces through fear. Help them don’t punish them
@9HG59TWConservative1yr1Y
There may be a large information gap and so more should be done to make them more aware of the places that they may receive aid
@9DXQ4RSConservative2yrs2Y
they should be allowed but if asked to leave by pedestrians they must leave the area
@8Y2HPVVConservative3yrs3Y
depends on the public property
@9D2TB3SConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if not causing problems to local residents and businesses.
@9BWKK5FConservative2yrs2Y
No, but provide spaces outdoors for the use of sleeping and monitor them.
@96PBMXGConservative2yrs2Y
They should be moved on. Or have specific zones not heavily populated in cities that are allowed to be slept in. Populated areas should be banned
@96HCHHX2yrs2Y
No, but increase funding and availability for shelters
@9643MDJConservative2yrs2Y
It depends how they became homeless.
@955XD3CConservative3yrs3Y
Yes because if they dont
@94D55SXConservative3yrs3Y
No, but there should be proper support for the homeless to eradicate it
@93FYNQWConservative3yrs3Y
Slaughter them all. Cut ALL homeless people in half by 2025.
@93C9ZPWConservative3yrs3Y
No, but more social support should be given to protect the homeless.
@92QQHMPConservative3yrs3Y
No but government needs to increase the amount of help available to them
@92LZBD9Conservative3yrs3Y
No, but individual circumstances apply.
@92HK3JSConservative3yrs3Y
certain areas should be protected like shop entrances etc. but others like parks/underground stations are fine
@8YJVQPSConservative3yrs3Y
yes, but only certain places.
@9CRGZJNConservative2yrs2Y
If they refuse then they should have it took away but they need it if they say no
@9CD3PNJConservative2yrs2Y
They should be offered relevant shelter and housing, and there should be programmes to ensure they can get support. But they should not sleep on public property.
@9BH3LC3Conservative2yrs2Y
Local initiatives to provide accommodations and education for the homeless.
@99FT3PRConservative2yrs2Y
No, however there should be places adopted for use of shelter
@99B269KConservative2yrs2Y
Only if shelter is not up to standard.
@997686HConservative2yrs2Y
Only if they are not disturbing the peace
@98WPDHRConservative2yrs2Y
Allow them to keep their pets
@98WLD73Conservative2yrs2Y
It depends if the housing meets health and safety requirements.
@98RSQDQUlster Unionist2yrs2Y
only if they get told they can then it would be fine
@98B9X49Conservative2yrs2Y
Depends if the housing was liveable or not.
@984DX4YConservative2yrs2Y
Should be given a 3 chance system and if they dont take it. Should have there entitlements took off them
@97RD34DConservative2yrs2Y
no they will not be able to be homeless, they will have to join the army as this will build up the countries military, whilst also providing them with a job, food, shelter, clothing and money, but it also makes towns and cities safer and cleaner.
@97R7GRNConservative2yrs2Y
they should all have to join the army, they would get money and food and a place to live.
@97PGYD4Conservative2yrs2Y
I think there should be more shelters for homeless and if or when they find a job they can pay off all the free things given to them.
@974V27WConservative2yrs2Y
No, many homeless individuals would leave waste in public spaces
@96S6GYKConservative2yrs2Y
No, but make areas available for public encamp in cities - however provide basic amenities in these designated areas through council tax.
@8ZFKT8LConservative3yrs3Y
No, but improve provided housing and shelter
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