Harrow’s Verified Rough Sleepers
FirmFoundation
Year round work with Harrow’s Rough Sleepers
FirmFoundation
Year round work with Harrow’s Rough Sleepers
Single Homelessness Advice Drop-in
FirmFoundation
Year round work with Harrow’s Rough Sleepers
Single Homelessness Advice Drop-in
Hope Place
FirmFoundation
Year round work with Harrow’s Rough Sleepers
Single Homelessness Advice Drop-in
Hope Place
Winter Night Shelter
Single Homelessness Advice Drop-in
29th April – 4th November 2015
105 Interviews
74 First Interview
36 indicated that they were rough sleeping
Hope Place
Move on accommodation
Chris came from
FirmFoundation’s Night
Shelter to Hope Place.
He received the
support he needed and
was helped to find his
own accommodation
in the Private Rented
Sector. You can see
Chris interviewed on
FirmFoundation’s web
site.
Winter Night Shelter
Winter Night Shelter
FirmFoundation’s 10 bed shelter has given bed
spaces to
120
males
Local Connection
1,363 Meals
Amazing Volunteers
The Challenge
Data released today (Friday 30th October 2015) from the Combined
Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) database shows that
between 1 July and 30 September 2015, 2,869 people were recorded as
sleeping rough on the streets of London, 6% more than the same period in
2014. Commenting,
Rick Henderson, Chief Executive of Homeless Link, said: “It is
alarming to see yet another rise in the number of people sleeping
rough in London. We need to ask ourselves some hard questions
about why so many are finding themselves with little choice but to
bed down on the streets and ensure that we have an effective safety
net.
“Sleeping rough is extremely dangerous and can seriously damage people’s
health. Temperatures are already beginning to drop so we strongly urge
London’s local authorities to ensure they provide sufficient emergency
shelters over the winter so nobody is left out in the cold.
On Individuals
• With people often experiencing feelings of isolation,
homelessness can also increase your chances of taking
drugs or experiencing physical or mental health
problems.
• Evidence suggests that the longer someone is in this
position the more difficult it can become to get back on
your feet.
• As someone's problems become more complex, antisocial behaviour, involvement with the criminal justice
system and acute NHS services become more likely.
On Communities
• Homelessness can often have a negative impact on
local communities. We know from one study on the
experiences of homeless people with complex
problems, that there is a:
• 77% chance that someone could sleep rough
• 53% chance that someone could be involved in street
drinking
• 32% chance that someone could beg
• 10% chance that someone could be involved in
prostitution.
On the Tax-Payer
• Research indicates that:
• the average cost of an A&E visit is £147;
• 4 out of 10 experiencing homelessness have
used A&E in last six month
On the Tax-Payer
• Research indicates that:
• £1,668 is the average cost per arrest;
• 7 out of 10 homeless ex-offenders are
reconvicted within one year
On the Tax-Payer
• Research indicates that:
• £26, 000 is the estimated average cost of a
homeless person each year to public purse
On the Tax-Payer
• Research indicates that:
• £1 billion is the estimated annual cost of
homelessness
What Should Our
Response Be?
No Holes Barred
• Acknowledge the problem and recognise the
shortfall in adequate services
No Holes Barred
• Acknowledge the problem and recognise the
shortfall in adequate services
• Invite all agencies to work together
No Holes Barred
• Acknowledge the problem and recognise the
shortfall in adequate services
• Invite all agencies to work together
• Establish robust pathways to appropriate
accommodation
No Holes Barred
• Acknowledge the problem and recognise the
shortfall in adequate services
• Invite all agencies to work together
• Establish robust pathways to appropriate
accommodation
• Be creative!