DH, 14 May 2013
- It is estimated that currently 70% of homeless people are discharged from hospital back onto the street without their health and housing problems being properly addressed.
- The funding pot will support voluntary organisations to work with the NHS and local authorities to create services to ensure that homeless people receive the best possible support and care after leaving hospital.
- The £10 million funding will also be used to ensure better intermediate care is available after discharge - vital for recovering from health problems such as TB.
