The Big Issue: Social Context

Question 1

How many (approx.) are classed as homeless in the UK?

Answer 1

300,000 people

Question 2

UK councils spend how much on what every year?

Answer 2

£1.15 Billion, including £845 million on temporary accomodation.

Question 3

How many registered rough sleepers are there in Great Britain? (approx.)

Answer 3

4447 registered rough sleepers. These numbers are thought to be an underestimate however as it is believed that 8108 people slept rough in London in 2015.

Question 4

How much has the number of rough sleepers risen since….? (percentage)

Answer 4

13.4% rise in the number of rough sleepers across the UK since 2010

Question 5

Between 2015-2016, the number of people sleeping on the street rose by how much? (percentage)

Answer 5

The number of people living on the streets rose by 16%

Question 6

47% of struggled with what in what year?

Answer 6

Poor mental health, 2013.

Question 7

What is the single leading cause of homelessness and how many people suffer?

Answer 7

The loss of private tenancy, 3 in 10