News · 27 July 2026
London's rough sleepers face extreme heat risks as homelessness rises
London is experiencing record levels of rough sleeping, up 63% since 2015-16, with extreme heat posing serious risks to those without shelter. Outreach teams are working to support vulnerable people by handing out water and directing them to cool spaces during heatwaves. Councils have triggered a record number of heat-related emergencies this year to help rough sleepers in England and Wales.
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