The external policy and practice framework is critical to ending homelessness in this country.  Here we update information on local and central government initiatives and policy announcements.

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National government initiatives

No One Left Out: Communities Ending rough sleeping by 2012 - Government's rough sleeping strategy issued November 18 2008

Non-departmental public bodies

Places of Change programme - an initiative from the HCA that brings a step change in the way services for homeless people are delivered.

Local government initiatives

Local Area Agreements
Comprehensive Area Assessments
Supporting People
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