2. Homelessness

Question 1

which act contains the legal definition of homelessness?

Answer 1

1996 Housing Act

Question 2

Definition of homelessness (4 points)

Answer 2

1. have no accom they are entitled to occupy
2. hav accom but nowehere they are entitled to place it (caravan, boat)
3. have accom but cannot secure entry
4. Have accom but it is not reasonable for them to occupy

Question 3

What is statutory homelessness?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

state the 4 ‘vulnerable’ groups which are considered by statutory homelessness

Answer 4

1. aged 16/17
2. aged 18-20 who were previously in care
3. vulnerable as a result of care, custody or HM forces
4. Vulnerable - due to feeling home because of violence

Question 5

169% is….

Answer 5

the increase in the no. of rough sleepers since 2010

Question 6

what % of homeless are male?

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

which city holds around 1/4 of englands homeless

Answer 7

London

Question 8

which area of the UK has seen the greatest % increase in rough sleeping last year?

Answer 8

North West

Question 9

who are the hidden homeless?

Answer 9

those who are living with others - but dont show up on the system as being ‘homeless’

Question 10

causes of homelessness (6)

Answer 10

1. relationship breakdown
2. domestic violence
3. leaving home/care
4. leaving institutions
5. death of spouse/partner
6. debt

Question 11

groups of people who are at risk of becoming homeless (6)

Answer 11

1. 32% - prison
2. 10% - disturbed childhood
3. 10% - armed forces
4. mental health
5. addiction
6. asylum seeker

Question 12

% of homeless people who have no qualifications?

Answer 12

37%

Question 13

what does Tudor Hart’s theory of care; inverse care law state?

Answer 13

the availability of good medical practice varies inversely with the need for it in the population served.

Question 14

life expectancy of homeless person compared to normal

Answer 14

homeless - 43-47 years

normal - 79 (M) and 83 (F)

Question 15

% of homeless which have 1 or more physical health need

Answer 15

80%

Question 16

physical disease which is an issue with homeless

Answer 16

TB

Question 17

% of homeless which have mental health problems

Answer 17

70%

Question 18

% of homeless people who smoke and % of those who drink alcohol

Answer 18

smoke - 77%

drink - 48%

Question 19

% of homeless refused access to GP/dentist

Answer 19

10

Question 20

% of homeless registered with GP?

Answer 20

85%

Question 21

barriers to healthcare (7)

Answer 21

1. homeless dont prioritise
2. no access
3. lack of integration between services
4. complex needs
5. stereotyping
6. intermediate care provision
7. no money

Question 22

state 5 stages in maslow’s Hierachy of needs (bottom to top)

Answer 22

1. Biological + physiological needs
2. Safety
3. belonging and love
4. esteem
5. self-actualisation

Question 23

what does Maslow’s Hierachy of needs tell us about homeless people?

Answer 23

they cannot move up the tiers as they are focusing on their biological and safety needs. - cannot progress in life

Question 24

Name 5 policies to prevent/reduce homelessness

Answer 24

1. No-one left out 2012
2. Making every contact count 2012
3. welfare reform act 2010
4. NHS reforms
5. Homeless monitor: ENGLAND 2013

Question 25

3 policy initiatives to increase accessibility t healthcare

Answer 25

1. Personal Medical services - GPs + PCT
2. NHS direct
3. NHS walk-in centres

Question 26

solution to prevent TB

Answer 26

Mobile X-ray Unit screening van, peer to peer training

Question 27

who set out 10 key solutions to end rough sleeping?

Answer 27

Homeless link