Lessons from the COVID-19 emergency response on homelessness prevention

The Kerslake Commission was set up to examine and learn from the COVID-19 emergency response which supported rough sleepers.

The interim report aims to help all agencies involved in supporting those who are tough sleeping, or homeless and at risk of tough sleeping, to understand what worked during the pandemic and what is now needed to embed the good practice that was shown during the past year.

It provides an overview of the positive lessons from the COVID-19 emergency response, the limitations and challenges, and budget recommendations ahead of the 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review.