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Female sex workers
This page examines good practice in accommodating and supporting homeless women who work on the streets as prostitutes. Accommodation is an essential first step to addressing their social problems. Read more 
Drug users
Drug use and homelessness are often linked. A Shelter report, Safe as houses, addresses some of the approaches to housing drug users. Read more
People with mental health problems
This page looks at Westminster City Council's Joint Assessment Service, which brings together the housing and social services departments to assess the housing needs of people with mental health problems. Read more
Older people
Support and services that can be provided to older people to help prevent them becoming homeless. Read more