Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve intermediate care for the homeless.

People experiencing homelessness are one of the most complex cohorts for hospital discharge and intermediate care services. The Government is working closely with NHS England and local authorities to drive improvements in intermediate care across the country, to help keep people well and independent for as long as possible, provide alternatives to hospital and care home admissions, and support timely and effective discharge for those admitted to hospital.