Coronavirus: Homelessness

(asked on 21st April 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have reissued COVID-19 guidance to those working with people who are homeless or drug or alcohol dependent; and, if not, whether they plan to do so.


Answered by
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Lord Bethell
This question was answered on 14th May 2020

Public Health England (PHE) published guidance outlining COVID-19 advice for commissioners and service providers involved in assisting people who are dependent on drugs or alcohol or both. The guidance, COVID-19: guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol, was published on 15 April in an online only format on GOV.UK. PHE is reviewing the need for additional advice for staff working with people who are experiencing homelessness and living in hostels.

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