Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

National rough sleeping programme: permanent, safe accommodation and support

Closed 153 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to implement a national programme to eliminate rough sleeping by providing permanent, safe accommodation and access to support services for all individuals experiencing. Offer mental health support, addiction recovery services, and employment assistance.
Rough sleeping remains one of the most visible forms of poverty in the UK and has severe impacts on health, safety, and wellbeing.

Many people become homeless due to circumstances such as loss of employment, family breakdown, or lack of affordable housing.

Providing stable accommodation and targeted support would not only improve individual outcomes but also reduce the long-term costs of emergency services and temporary housing.

Timeline

1 Dec 2025 Petition opened for signatures
1 Jun 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 153
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 1 Dec 2025
Closed 1 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.