An estimated 50 homeless Londoners have died so far this year, figures released just as city hall opens its own doors to help people off the street amid frigid overnight temperatures.

The data comes from the London Homeless Coalition, which is notified of any homeless death from the city’s shelter and social service providers, city hall, police, and the public health office.

The data reflects the beginning of January up until Dec. 8 and the 50 deaths already mark an increase over 2024, which saw 44 deaths, according to coalition data presented in September’s evaluation of London’s whole of community response to health and homelessness.

“London does have a very good system in place to help those get connected to housing,” said Carol-Anne Blanchard, chair of the coalition.

“Unfortunate

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