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News and articles for commissioners and professionals working to help people facing poverty, and inequality in health and housing

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Professionals

New scheme supports homeless hospital patients
Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor health

23 June, 2022

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Features | Professionals | Campaigns

What the cost of living crisis means for people in Kent
People have impossible choices between heating and eating

15 March, 2022

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Professionals

Young transgender people must feel comfortable accessing support
We’ve spoken to Homeless Link about our work in this area

22 February, 2022

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Professionals

Kent County Council proposing to cut homelessness support
Kent Homeless Connect could be decommissioned later this year

11 February, 2022

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Professionals

Independent evaluation of our Aspirations service
It's improving people's mental health and wellbeing

10 February, 2022

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Professionals | Campaigns

Government Budget doesn’t go far enough to help struggling households
The lack of support means they face a very bleak winter

29 October, 2021

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Professionals

Kerslake report on rough sleeping
Homelessness a housing and health issue

27 September, 2021

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Professionals

Help improve mental health support for young adults
If you’re a professional who works with young adults and their families, please share your views

04 August, 2021

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Professionals | Campaigns

Standing against immigration rules that target rough sleepers
Porchlight and others have pledged to continue helping people

11 June, 2021

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