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Everyone needs a ‘home’
The most fundamental reform to homelessness legislation in over 30 years has come into force across Wales.  The main objective of the law is to ensure people who are homeless or facing homelessness receive help as early as possible.  The legislation places a duty on local authorities to work with people who are at risk of losing their home within 56 days to help find a solution to their problems.  It is hoped the new provisions will prevent 3 out of 4 people at risk of homelessness from losing their home.
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