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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 | Other

Kent County Council must protect most vulnerable from budget cuts
People who are struggling must not be pushed further into poverty

23 November, 2020

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Professionals

Government's coronavirus response must include homelessness support
We're calling for funding that could save lives in 2021

19 November, 2020

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Professionals | Other

Government must reintroduce emergency help for rough sleepers
Its 'Everyone In' scheme could save lives this winter

03 November, 2020

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Professionals | Other

The link between modern slavery and homelessness
A message for Anti-Slavery Day (18 October)

18 October, 2020

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Features | Professionals | Other

Poverty and homelessness go hand in hand
But with political will and compassion we can break the cycle

08 October, 2020

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Features | Professionals

Councils get extra £85m to stop people returning to streets
What it means and where we go from here

24 June, 2020

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Professionals | Other

Our mission for a fairer society
We're committed to fighting injustice and intolerance

15 June, 2020

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Professionals

Porchlight awarded new Live Well Kent mental health contract
It comes at a time when people need help more than ever

20 May, 2020

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Professionals

How we prevent rough sleepers returning to the streets after lockdown
Charities and housing professionals' message to the government

14 May, 2020

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