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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to end rough sleeping in England with a $340 million funding push, despite record-high numbers of 4,793 people sleeping on the streets. Ground teams report rising cases, often among those with complex needs or hit by job loss and relationship collapse. Building on his “A Bed Every Night” initiative in Manchester—which paired case workers with individuals and secured long-term housing for over 300—Burnham’s plan includes a Housing First model for the most vulnerable. Yet, outreach workers face resistance and grueling conditions, while systemic hurdles like slow social housing construction, frozen benefits, and soaring living costs keep people homeless. Success hinges on a holistic, coordinated approach that addresses root causes and includes marginalized groups like women and LGBTQ+ individuals often left out of data and solutions.

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