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Homelessness in the South East Q2 2014

Homelessness in the South East Q2 2014. Sarah Gorton, Homeless Link. Statutory Homelessness Q2 2014. In Q2 2014 compared to Q2 2013: Homelessness applications and acceptances across England, and in most regions, fell

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Homelessness in the South East Q2 2014

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  1. Homelessness in the South East Q2 2014 Sarah Gorton, Homeless Link

  2. Statutory Homelessness Q2 2014 • In Q2 2014 compared to Q2 2013: • Homelessness applications and acceptances across England, and in most regions, fell • applications and acceptances increased in South East England and South West England South East England England Source: DCLG

  3. Statutory Homelessness South East Q2 2014 Top 10 differences in acceptances compared to previous year (%) Top 10 differences in applications compared to previous year (%)

  4. Declined applications • In most regions the most common reason for declining an application continues to be ‘not homeless’ South East England • In South East England the number of households ‘not in priority need’ increased 24% on the previous year

  5. Why people are homeless The end of an assured shorthold tenancy was the main reason for loss of last settled home for the first time in Q2 2014 across England This varies by region: from 37% in London to 9% in North West England In South East England 28% of households became homeless for this reason

  6. Temporary accommodation Numbers in temporary accommodation increased 6% in England and 7% in South East England compared to the previous year South East England has a higher percentage of people in TA in B&Bs and in LA/RSL stock compared to England

  7. Referrals to StreetLink2012-2014 Source: StreetLink

  8. Referrals to StreetLink by LA Ten LAs in SE region with highest referrals to date: Source: StreetLink

  9. Source: StreetLink

  10. Our asks to help end homelessness • Consultation launched at Annual Conference – until mid-September • On-line & social media • Workshops with our Service User Champion groups • Regional summits • Individual member meetings • Blogs during August • September-October: analysis and initial testing with stakeholders • November – December: finessing the asks and producing our manifesto • Launch in January at Parliamentary reception • February+ : working with members to gain commitment from parliamentarians

  11. Emerging Themes so far • Housing supply • Prevention • Investment for the sector • PRS (affordability and suitability of) • Employment • Welfare reform • Multiple needs

  12. Conferences • Homeless Link Conferences: • Young and Homeless 19 November LondonThis national conference will consider how to tackle the increasing problem of youth homelessness. It will explore the need for relationship support between families and young people, realistic move on options and possible prevention and early intervention measures. • No Return to the Streets 11 December LondonThis conference will explore new responses to reducing rough sleeping and supporting move on, alongside innovative practice in a residential setting.

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