Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

No

I think additional funding should be spent getting the homeless back on their feet to contribute to society.

Government should try to help homeless people by providing jobs so that they can fend for themselves.

Homeless shelters should be replaced with permanent, high quality housing for all homeless people, which is not only more humane, but better for reducing homeless and increasing social mobility

Yes, only because I’d rather them in a shelter then on the streets where regular people have to walk around

Remove all Immigrants on welfare and in receipt of housing benefit. More housing for our own, means less money needs to be spent on homelessness.

No, instead of simply providing care and service for homeless people, housing and employment programmes should be introduced to eliminate homelessness altogether

Yes, but also increase addiction services. Also deport foreign homeless people back to their country of origin.

Yes, but pass tougher laws on those sleeping rough on private property and begging etc. They will recieve community service and recieve food and drink from the Trussell trust food banks, in a central soup kitchen/hall.

Only if they also increase the spending on dealing drug usage and mental illness problems with homeless population.

no but make long term smart plans for them ie help them more to get jobs and off the street otherwise they will just keep the money and do drugs

Yes until they actually make proper affordable housing as people are ending up homless due too housing not actually being affordable and them never being able to get on a housing ladder and therefore renting becoming the only option but its far too expensive for their salary.

For those in genuine need. Not for social housing for those that are capable of looking after themselves

I think the government should be encouraged to re house homeless to working on farms away from potential drug influences encouraged for cheaper labour on farms at the expense of housing and meals

Yes, and ensure safety in these shelters so that the homeless don't feel they need to resort to the streets.

Yes, but this needs to include increasing the social housing stock to reduce homelessness, and support services for those who find themselves homeless to prevent reoccurrence.

No, they should increase funding for the services to reduce homelessness and poverty. Eliminate the cause.

They should incentivize local councils to use abandoned our unused properties to create temporary housing

No one should have to live on the streets and all deserve a roof over their heads and a safe environment to sleep. The Gov should fund larger purpose-built hostels - a modernised version of the old workhouse

Yes but with help to get them on their feet again and also look into the root cause of homelessness.

yes and encourage the homeless to contribute by encouraging voluntary work within the shelter and services sector

Restrict the ability of people buying council houses, therefore increasing the availability of houses

If people are homeless through choice then no, however many are not and they deserve as much help as possible to return to society as a useful member.

No, local councils should work with the homeless in their constituency to provide more relevant local services

Yes there should be a homeless shelter in every town and city that can handle a decent percentage of the towns population

No but rebuild council homes to house homeless with compulsory work help and reintroduce tied cottages

Government should commit to more local authority housing and mental health support

More local authority housing and mental health support

No, otherwise what's the point in charity? The state shouldn't be paying hotels and the private sector to house homeless people. Asylums and mental institutions, however, are acceptable.

Yes with a view to investigate the root cause of the individuals homelessness to aid gaining permanent housing & employment.

No we should work to help homeless individuals and their issues, core issues as they might not want to be homed

They shouldn't have to if they restricted outside investment and enabled more affordable housing / renting initiatives to reduce homelessness

Complete revamp of homeless service, new department to tackle this, divert funds from housing illegals to homeless.

No, I work in social housing and speak with people in hostels and hotels etc. People actually have to quit their jobs if homeless because how much they are charged but if on benefits get it for free. There is a penalty for being a worker and homeless ans people cannot afford this. This is incentivising unemployment. Additionally these hotels ahould be regulated to hygiene standards and police should do regular drop in to deter the violence and drug use in these places.

Spending should be focused on the causes of homeless and seeking ways to prevent it from happening in the first place.

Only for Rita since birth or over 10 years after having to do 2 years for our country if moved here

What role do you believe government funding should play in solving homelessness?

In your opinion, what are the main causes of homelessness, and how should those causes be addressed?

How do you think society's treatment of homeless people reflects our collective values?

How does seeing homelessness in your community influence your perspective on social responsibility?

What balance should governments strike between addressing homelessness and managing other societal needs and budgets?

Have you ever encountered or helped a homeless person, and how did that experience impact your view on homelessness?

How would you feel if a close friend or family member experienced homelessness, and what would you do to support them?

Do you think more shelters are a short-term fix or part of a long-term solution to homelessness?

Why do you think homelessness persists despite efforts to provide shelters and services?