Government is responsible for supporting people with multiple complex needs such as those who are homeless, have a history of offending and who use drugs and alcohol. Often this support is difficult because information about the challenges those individuals face is held across different government departments and administrations and not frequently shared.

For instance:

• Those who are homeless or sleeping rough often have a variety of support needs, most commonly mental and physical-health needs, drug or alcohol dependency and offending histories
• 36% of crime victims report dissatisfaction with the way the Criminal Justice System (CJS) handled their case, with 32% of reported criminal cases dropped due to victims disengaging from an investigation or prosecution, with this figure having risen every year since 2014
• Illicit drugs trade costs society over £19 billion a year and drug deaths remain high. Those without stable accommodation or employment support can struggle to access and stay in treatment.
• Reoffending costs society approximately £18 billion a year and that an ex-offender’s likelihood of reoffending is significantly decreased if they have a home, a job and access to healthcare.