The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, wants to adopt a 'national housing first philosophy'. This could truly be a turning point in tackling homelessness in England.
What is the housing first approach?
The housing first philosophy means giving people a secure home first and foremost, with the support they need to keep it.
This means we can end the reliance on unsuitable temporary accommodation and start ending homelessness rather than spending billions of pounds trying to manage it.
Crisis has always championed this approach in our work. And a national housing first philosophy would be a huge win in our fight to end homelessness in England.
families and individuals in England are now experiencing the worst forms of homelessness.
are trapped in temporary accommodation.
"Housing First should be accessible to more people with the aim of challenging homelessness and the problems that persist after a roof is found.
I believe this is a service that works for its service users. I believe it can help people and change lives, as it has with me."
