More than 60,000 disabled households in England faced homelessness last year, marking a nearly 75% increase since 2019. This alarming rise coincides with a significant surge in overall homelessness rates.
Key Findings
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According to the latest government data released by Crisis and Shelter England:
- The number of social housing lettings for households with a disability fell from 20% in 2022/23 to 16% in 2023/24.
- Homelessness among disabled households has risen faster than overall homelessness rates.
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Unique Challenges:
- While most homeless individuals do not have physical health issues or disabilities, those who do face unique challenges in navigating the complex support system.
- Crisis estimates that up to two-thirds of all rough sleepers will experience some form of physical illness or disability at some point in their lives.
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Statistics:
- Nearly 21% of all homeless individuals had physical health or disability needs between October and December last year, up from 18% six months prior.
- For families, over 40% reported having a long-term condition requiring ongoing treatment.
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Government data indicates that more than double the number of disabled households (62,000 vs. 30,000) experienced homelessness between October and December compared to the same period pre-pandemic. This represents an increase from previous record highs during pandemic lockdowns.
Mental Health Impact
- Almost 90% of adults experiencing homelessness report feeling anxious or depressed, significantly exceeding the prevalence within the general population.
- Nearly 80% report difficulty sleeping, with 70% feeling lonely, particularly among women aged over 55, where loneliness was cited by nearly 90% of respondents.
Urgent Call to Action
Charities warn that many thousands more may be forced onto the streets if proposed benefit changes proceed, despite warnings about the potential impact on vulnerable groups like older renters and those living alone.
Jon Sparkes, chief executive at Crisis, stated:
"We urge ministers not only to pause these changes but also to take immediate steps towards increasing funding for affordable housing. Without this investment, we risk pushing thousands more into poverty and onto our streets."
Polly Neate, chief executive at Shelter, added:
"This would be catastrophic. We’re already seeing record numbers of families losing their homes due solely to high costs."
Experts emphasize the need for the UK government to act quickly to address this growing crisis before it escalates further.
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