We can prevent homelessness in the Uk by building more affordable housing, increasing welfare support, and reforming private renting, alongside early, targeted interventions such as family mediation, financial advice, and robust support for at-risk groups (care leavers, domestic abuse survivors) to stop people losing homes in the first place, shifting from reactive to proactive measures
Crisis - Policymakers need to invest in our social housing across the country to ensure there is enough genuinely affordable housing available to people. This would mean more stable homes for people with the lowest incomes who are at greatest risk of homelessness.
Better support when people are leaving institutions like care, family mediation to prevent youth homelessness and enhanced housing advice.
GPs receiving training to identify patients who may be at risk of homelessness and giving them an understanding of where to refer these patients for help.
Food banks and faith groups - all key pillars of our communities that could be a key part in helping prevent any of us from facing homelessness.