2. Homelessness Flashcards
which act contains the legal definition of homelessness?
1996 Housing Act
Definition of homelessness (4 points)
- have no accom they are entitled to occupy
- hav accom but nowehere they are entitled to place it (caravan, boat)
- have accom but cannot secure entry
- Have accom but it is not reasonable for them to occupy
What is statutory homelessness?
placing a duty on local housing authorities to give advice/assistance to households who are on the verge of being homeless or who are homeless
state the 4 ‘vulnerable’ groups which are considered by statutory homelessness
- aged 16/17
- aged 18-20 who were previously in care
- vulnerable as a result of care, custody or HM forces
- Vulnerable - due to feeling home because of violence
169% is….
the increase in the no. of rough sleepers since 2010
what % of homeless are male?
85%
which city holds around 1/4 of englands homeless
London
which area of the UK has seen the greatest % increase in rough sleeping last year?
North West
who are the hidden homeless?
those who are living with others - but dont show up on the system as being ‘homeless’
causes of homelessness (6)
- relationship breakdown
- domestic violence
- leaving home/care
- leaving institutions
- death of spouse/partner
- debt
groups of people who are at risk of becoming homeless (6)
- 32% - prison
- 10% - disturbed childhood
- 10% - armed forces
- mental health
- addiction
- asylum seeker
% of homeless people who have no qualifications?
37%
what does Tudor Hart’s theory of care; inverse care law state?
the availability of good medical practice varies inversely with the need for it in the population served.
life expectancy of homeless person compared to normal
homeless - 43-47 years
normal - 79 (M) and 83 (F)
% of homeless which have 1 or more physical health need
80%
physical disease which is an issue with homeless
TB
% of homeless which have mental health problems
70%
% of homeless people who smoke and % of those who drink alcohol
smoke - 77%
drink - 48%
% of homeless refused access to GP/dentist
10
% of homeless registered with GP?
85%
barriers to healthcare (7)
- homeless dont prioritise
- no access
- lack of integration between services
- complex needs
- stereotyping
- intermediate care provision
- no money
state 5 stages in maslow’s Hierachy of needs (bottom to top)
- Biological + physiological needs
- Safety
- belonging and love
- esteem
- self-actualisation
what does Maslow’s Hierachy of needs tell us about homeless people?
they cannot move up the tiers as they are focusing on their biological and safety needs. - cannot progress in life
Name 5 policies to prevent/reduce homelessness
- No-one left out 2012
- Making every contact count 2012
- welfare reform act 2010
- NHS reforms
- Homeless monitor: ENGLAND 2013
3 policy initiatives to increase accessibility t healthcare
- Personal Medical services - GPs + PCT
- NHS direct
- NHS walk-in centres
solution to prevent TB
Mobile X-ray Unit screening van, peer to peer training
who set out 10 key solutions to end rough sleeping?
Homeless link
