27.5. Partnership working will also focus on preventing people from being discharged from institutions with no fixed address, through the implementation and monitoring of clear and consistent protocols and joint working.
27.6. We are committed to continuing engagement with social services and mental health services, recognising the vital role these partnerships play in securing suitable housing pathways for applicants with complex needs.
29.1. The council is strongly committed to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping.
29.2. Having access to safe and suitable housing, and preventing both homelessness and rough sleeping, is vital for the wellbeing of individuals and the strength of communities. In recent years, challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis have placed significant strain on households. Many people who previously managed without difficulty are now facing housing insecurity.
29.3. These pressures are compounded by a shortage of temporary accommodation, a lack of specialist housing for people with complex needs, and high demand in a competitive private rental market. This strategy provides a framework to ensure that anyone affected can access meaningful and effective support.