Homelessness charities seeking financial support from the Prime Minister have claimed they could be 'overwhelmed' from the spread of coronavirus. A letter signed by more than 30 charities, including Centrepoint, Depaul and St Mungo's, said that funding was urgently needed to help with staffing costs during the pandemic. They also warned that self-isolation or social distancing measures will be difficult to be implement in homelessness accommodation. They have urged him for an 'urgent package of financial support' for homelessness accommodation services - mirroring grants available to businesses. Seyi Obakin, chief executive of national youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, welcomed £3.2 million of emergency funding by the Government earmarked for helping rough sleepers self-isolate.

Source: Daily Mail March 21, 2020 01:54 UTC