113,270 people in England presented themselves as being homeless in 2013, Figures show rough sleeping has risen by 37% over the last three years. The average age of death for a homeless person is just 47 – a shocking state of affairs in 21st century England. Campbell Robb, Chief Executive of Shelter, added: “In Britain 90,000 children will wake up on Christmas morning without a place to call home. With more and more people facing the nightmare of losing their home, it’s vital we ensure that everyone who finds themselves in this desperate situation is treated fairly and given the help they are entitled to.”
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:04:45 +0000
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