1. Homelessness in the South East Q4 2015 Homeless Link

2. Applications and acceptances Statutory homelessness Q4 2015 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Source: DCLG In Q4 2015, compared to Q4 2014, applications and acceptances increased: Applications: 2% Acceptances: 6% Acceptances: 6% 3%

3. Declined applications Statutory homelessness Q4 2015 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Source: DCLG Reasons for declining applications: Intentionally homeless 7% Not in priority need 16% Not homeless 22%

4. By south east local authority Statutory homelessness Q4 2015 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Source: DCLG Top 10 applications in SE England by local authority Top 10 acceptances in SE England by local authority

5. Numbers in temporary accommodation (TA) Statutory homelessness Q4 2015 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Source: DCLG Outside London, SE England has the highest number of households in TA (6,590) The numbers in TA in SE England rose 18% in Q4 2015, compared to a national increase of 13%

6. Numbers in TA by local authority in the south east Statutory homelessness Q4 2015 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together Source: DCLG Brighton & Hove have the largest number of households in TA Reading has the highest number of households in B&Bs

7. Under One Roof www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together 5 & 6 July Two days of networking, learning and debate on the homelessness and supported housing issues affecting you most.

8. What you can expect Under One Roof  24 different masterclasses, workshops and debates  4 core themes:  specialist support, ensuring everyone has a suitable, safe place to live, the design and funding of your service and future service provision  Opportunities to network and share ideas with your peers  Explore new products and innovative practice in our exhibition  Attend social events and make new contacts in an informal setting  Book 3 places and get 10% off.  www.homeless.org.uk/events/under-one-roof 020 7840 4461 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together

9. Reduced DCLG grant Restructure at Homeless Link  3 departments going forwards incorporating SITRA, Strategy and Partnerships, Policy and Communications and Business and Social Enterprises  Strategy and Partnership team reduced from 9 managers to 4 with one head of partnerships.  Each partnership manager will cover one third of the country plus one covering London.  Less work with local authorities, sector facing, based on supporting front line services to develop skills and to support the implementation of new ways of working. The work is based upon a model called a ‘Community of Practice’.  Policy briefings, Innovation and good practice guidance, discussion groups and networks facilitated.  Attend social events and make new contacts in an informal setting  Book 3 places and get 10% off.  www.homeless.org.uk/events/under-one-roof 020 7840 4461 www.homeless.org.ukLet’s end homelessness together