New homelessness guidance published

Social services and housing departments have been issued with
guidance about new homelessness legislation by the government.

The department of health and the office of the deputy prime
minister have issued the code of guidance for consultation until 31
October.

This follows the government’s announcement that the
Homelessness Act 2002 is due to come into force by the end of
July.

Code of guidance from www.housing.odpm.gov.uk/local/guide/index.htm