'I was in a tent for years': Wales' rough sleepers moved into permanent homes

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'I was in a tent for years': Wales' rough sleepers moved into permanent homes
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Welsh government strategy to tackle homelessness during coronavirus pandemic contrasts with policies in England

Behind some grimy timber hoardings in the centre of Newport, Wales, something truly remarkable is happening. Long-term rough sleepers, who have spent years struggling with often devastating personal traumas, severe mental illness and substance abuse, are getting the chance to rebuild their lives in 15 portable buildings hastily installed in the Welsh city during the pandemic.

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