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Study shows true number of ‘hidden’ homeless in London
THE number of “hidden” homeless people in the capital is 13 times higher than those who are visibly sleeping rough, a new report by the London Assembly reveals.
On any given night, as many as 12,500 people have no place to call home — but they aren’t receiving support, so are omitted from official statistics.
Most are young, particularly LGBT people, and those who have experienced domestic violence and abuse, the London Assembly Housing Committee said.
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