Written question WQ86855
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
How is the Welsh Government working alongside local authorities to prevent the deaths of rough sleepers?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
We want no-one to be forced to sleep rough and every death of someone sleeping rough is a tragedy. That is why on 18 October we took through regulations to create an 11th category of Priority Need for those who are ‘street homeless’, to ensure the continuation of our ‘no-one left out’ approach ahead of wider legislative reform.
Welsh Government continues to work closely with local authorities to ensure accommodation and support is provided for everyone who needs it. Rough sleeping is a complex issue and highlights the importance of person-centred assertive outreach, not only to support people into accommodation, but to help them sustain and thrive in accommodation.