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Introduce permit system for organisations delivering homeless outreach services. We think a permit system overseen by local authorities could ensure a better regulated provision and ensure service standards, preventing the delivery of such services being banned due to poor practice of some services.

We believe without a permit system, some local authorities may instead move to restrict the access to homeless outreach services which we believe risks removing vital support. We recognise concerns around safety and disruption caused by poor practices of some services, but we think banning services will only displace the issue. A permit system could enable better regulation, coordination, and accountability of services, while ensuring vulnerable people can still access essential support.

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