The spread of Omicron is reducing the number of emergency shelters, charities have warned
“With Omicron ripping through the country, the £28 million boost in funds to make sure people sleeping rough can get vaccinated will help to protect people in some of the most vulnerable situations from this virus. But our services are already being approached by people in need of emergency accommodation, who are being turned away by overstretched councils,” Shelter CEO, Polly Neate said.
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