Tag: supported housing
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Two-Year Wait: Vulnerable Residents in Unsafe Supported Housing in England Continue to Fight for Safeguards
Introduction: A delayed shield for the vulnerable Two years have passed since the Supported Housing Act was introduced with the aim of reining in unregulated supported housing across England. Yet for many of the most vulnerable residents—people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, and older adults—the law’s promises have not translated into safer living…
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Two Years On: Vulnerable People Still in Unsafe Supported Housing in England
Overview: Delays in the Supported Housing Act and the human cost The Supported Housing Act, intended to tighten regulation of unregulated housing for the most vulnerable, has faced prolonged delays since it was first proposed. As communities watch, people who rely on supported housing—often survivors of homelessness, disability, or mental health challenges—continue to live in…