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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has given £2 million to help people in the region.

‘The Haven’ is a new housing scheme for ex-rough sleepers that will give women a bedroom of their own and 24/7 support.

Four homeless people will enjoy Christmas in modern accommodation thanks to a Dorset Council-led initiative.

With a severe weather response having been activated as temperatures plummet, St Mungo’s is providing additional support to people sleeping rough.

The initiative aims to help people move off the streets and into accommodation to keep them out of danger.

Gareth Sherwood, CEO of YMCA Bournemouth talks about long-term support initiatives for tackling homelessness in Dorset.

BCP Council is joining other areas across England to help tackle homelessness across the country.

More than 140 rough sleepers and people battling addiction have been helped by funding from the local Change for Good campaign.

BCP Council has been awarded £148,000 from the government’s Winter Pressures Fund to provide accommodation.

A number of local organisations have received funding to provide various items to help rough sleepers to find and keep a home.