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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@9QLTD8MLiberal Democrat9mos9MO
Yes, we should provide safe spaces for those who have issues that have led to their decision to refuse available housing/accommodation.
@9Q6R46L9mos9MO
Yes, however there needs to be more temporary support for homeless to find support and work to become active citizens.
@9PY2CWS9mos9MO
No if they just refuse but yes if the individual is being placed somewhere potentially unsafe or with individuals that could pose a threat to them.
@9NYTRSD10mos10MO
They may not feel safe certain shelter. I think it's a disgrace that they are not getting the help they need.
@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.
@9MXVQXW10mos10MO
Perhaps have areas that are homeless friendly, that are supervised by support workers that can help the homeless people look after the area... maybe have vegetable plots, chickens create a little community
@9PCD9VSLiberal Democrat10mos10MO
Yes, but offer comprehensive mental health support as some people would not be able to cope in enclosed spaces.
@9BMSWQV2yrs2Y
Each case, can be different, so should be done on a case by case basis.
@92R9NTH3yrs3Y
I don't have an opinion on that
@92Q7GVL3yrs3Y
Dependent on the circumstance which the person refused
@92GJY243yrs3Y
No but there should be more shelters
@9BQZKQ82yrs2Y
Depends on their circumstances, why they have refused
@96WX7QS2yrs2Y
Yes but only if they cause no harm or disruption to the public and more social programs are set up to provide help, especially mental health
@8Z7G9VK3yrs3Y
No. There should be adequate provision for housing such persons
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