Models of housing and support to reduce risks of COVID-19 infection and homelessness: the moving on pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The UK government 'Everyone In' initiative in response to COVID-19 in England saw an unprecedented number of individuals experiencing homelessness moved into temporary accommodation (TA). A limited supply of settled housing meant swift access to settled accommodation (SA) would not be possible for all. This pilot RCT pursued a unique opportunity to examine the feasibility and acceptability of randomising people experiencing homelessness (PEH) to SA or TA and the impact on COVID-19 infection and housing instability.

Methods

A pilot RCT, with embedded process and health economic evaluations. 1:1 participant randomisation to SA (intervention group) or TA (control group). Recruitment in two local authorities (LA) in England. Participants were aged 18 and over, in sing

SUBMITTER: Mackie P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584515 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature