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Housing first is helping people leave rough sleeping behind
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Housing first is helping people leave rough sleeping behind

A transformative approach called Housing First is changing how England tackles homelessness - and it's working. Instead of asking people to solve their problems before getting stable housing, this model provides a permanent home first, then wraps support around them. Michael's story shows how powerful this is: after years on the streets, he got a flat through Solo Homes, found a supportive caseworker, and finally felt secure enough to work on his mental health and build a real life. Now England's government has committed £442m to expanding this approach, expecting to provide over 1,000 settled homes in the next three years, proving that sometimes the simplest solution - giving people a home - unlocks everything else.
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