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 29 th April – 4 th November 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

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 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, anti- social 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!