Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 5511

Health Services: Homelessness

Tabled: 11 September 2024
Answered: 8 October 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that hospitals work with (a) homelessness support teams and (b) drug and alcohol services to establish a clear understanding of (i) addiction, (ii

Answer

The Department recognises the importance of reducing barriers to services for those experiencing rough sleeping. This is why we supported the development of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidance, which provides recommenda...

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