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Welfare Reform in the North East: Impact on Single Homelessness

Welfare Reform in the North East: Impact on Single Homelessness. Response from NHC Jo Boaden .

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Welfare Reform in the North East: Impact on Single Homelessness

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  1. Welfare Reform in the North East:Impact on Single Homelessness Response from NHC Jo Boaden

  2. “As welfare reform takes effect, low-income tenants and social landlords – two of the groups most directly affected – become a barometer of its impact. The ripple effect in communities is huge”(JRF 2014)

  3. Facts & Figures • Analysis of data sets (P1E returns) for the year shows single homelessness steadily increasing as a % of total homelessness – rising from 47% in quarter 1 through to almost 53% in q3. • Interestingly the national data set shows a similar increase but a much lower proportion – starting from 19% through to 22%.

  4. Concerns across the membership • DHP just a temporary fix • Sustainability of services • Compounded financial impacts, as Welfare Reform unfolds – still more to come! • Poverty and Health and Wellbeing • Sanctions • Maximising joint working • Planning accordingly • Capacity of RP’s

  5. Concerns (2) • More to come • Implementation of Universal Credit • HB cut for under 25’s • Not see the full impact for years to come........ • Capacity across all sectors

  6. Sector’s Response • Maximising tenants income • Early intervention • Employment and enterprise • Wider financial services • Building resilience • Partnerships

  7. Further Support Required • Definition • A more systematic approach to recording • Effective partnerships to support the most vulnerable • Not just about accommodation – wrap around services • Supporting individuals with high and complex needs

  8. Thank you!charlotte.harrison@northern-consortium.org.uk

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