William hears first-hand account of homelessness

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The Prince of Wales has heard first-hand the frustrations of people who have faced homelessness during a visit to highlight the issue.     Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00When I launched Homewards last year, I made clear our determination to work in collaboration

00:05to demonstrate that it is possible to end homelessness, making it rare, brief and unrepeated.

00:14We knew from the outset Homewards would only be successful if we built on all your incredible work,

00:20knowledge and insight. As you all know too well, homelessness is a complex issue.

00:26The wide variety of roles and expertise present today reflects that. From those who work on street

00:32outreach, to support workers, youth workers, mental health nurses, housing officers and night shelter

00:40managers. And just like our emergency services, you are the people who are there for others when

00:46they are in greatest need, providing unconditional care, compassion and humanity. That's why I'm so

00:55pleased that the blue light card will now be available to people working across the homelessness

00:59sector, serving as recognition for the vital work you all do. Thank you once again for being here.

01:05I'm Sophie Atherton and I celebrate the enormous and invaluable contribution

01:10you and your colleagues across the UK make today and every day.

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