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Key findings (Misconceptions of homelessness (Not all homeless people are…
Key findings
Misconceptions of homelessness
Not all homeless are convicts / have substance abuse problems
Whilst there is a connection between homelessness and mental health, the causal relationship is unknown
It could happen to anyone
Not all homeless people are rough sleepers - majority are "hidden" homeless
many do not have
reliability
or
appearance
issues
Not all homeless are unskilled
Some homeless people are employed
Systemic barriers
Charity sector
Limited funding to offer support
Competing for funds impedes collaboration between organisations
Government
Can lose housing benefit if work >16 hours
Time lapse / cash flow between losing benefits and getting paid
problem with
universal credit
Non UK nationals don't have same access to resource
Housing provided can be far away from job location with limited transport links
The housing crisis; shortage of affordable homes / power of private landlords
Section 21
Private landlords not accepting people receiving benefits
need to stay in the area for
x
amount of time (e.g. 5 years in Brighton) to qualify for housing