Homelessness

Homelessness

Some statistics on homelessness in London
253,000 people in England are homeless and living in temporary accommodation during the pandemic, the highest figure for 14 years

More than two-thirds (68%) of all homeless people living in temporary accommodation are in London this  equates to 1 every 52 people in the capital

According to the latest Government figures, collected in the autumn of 2019 and published in February 2020, 4,266 people are estimated to be sleeping rough on a single ‘typical’ night
Since 2010 the rough sleeping figure has increased by 141% In addition to the counts of rough sleepers and the number of homelessness applications.
it is thought that 62% of single homeless people are actually ‘hidden homeless. This means they may be sofa surfing, living in squats or unsecured accommodation and they do not show up in the Government statistics.
The most common reason for homelessness is due to relationship breakdown.
People who are experiencing homelessness continue to face difficulties in accessing mental health services
Number of people living rough in London up by 23% as published in January 2021

Hidden homelessness

Many people who become homeless do not show up in official figures. This is known as hidden homelessness. This includes people who become homeless but find a temporary solution by staying with family members or friends, living in squats or other insecure accommodation.
Research by the charity Crisis indicates that about 62% of single homeless people are hidden and may not show up in official figures.
A poll of 2,000 UK adults we commissioned in December 2013, found that 32% of people have experienced homelessness (including sofa surfing and staying with friends) or know someone who has experienced homelessness. 14% had experienced it themselves, 20% knew someone else who had experienced it, 2% said they had both experienced it and knew others who had.
One of the key support needs of people who are

  • 60-65% Substance misuse
  • 75-77% Mental health
  • 55-58% Offending or criminal behaviours
  • 70-73% Domestic abuse

It is clear that there is a great need of additional support for those who find themselves homeless. At Francelio Support Services, we are committed in support our local authority in combating this by offering our support accommodations to help get people back actively in society.

Faces of homelessness

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