Government plans to tackle youth homelessness, outlined last week, have been largely welcomed by the housing sector as a step in the right direction.
Initiatives, which will be backed by 164m, include a national network of supported lodgings for young people, an overhaul of hostels, the end of bed-and-breakfast accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds by 2010 and more mediation work.
But other issues, such as a basic lack of affordable housing for young people, are still causing concern.
More homes needed
Caroline Davey, deputy director of policy at homelessness charity Shelter, says: "The ending of bed-and-breakfast is the right way forward, especially for that vulnerable age range. Inevitably, the issue is about building more homes. The Government recognised it but the real test is what will happen on the ground."
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