Penrith And Eden Refugee Network

Housing and Homelessness

As many of you will know from media reports, an increasing number of new refugees are facing homelessness and destitution. This is because of recent government policy changes, which mean that new refugees (people who have been granted the right to live in the UK) are now given just seven days’ notice to leave their accommodation. This makes it virtually impossible for them to find a place to live or to access housing or financial support.

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