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Homelessness. In from the cold.

N Hewett

    The Health Service Journal
    |September 25, 1998
    PubMed
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    A Leicester initiative housing homeless individuals has successfully provided accommodation for 50% of clients. This multidisciplinary team focuses on supporting rough sleepers, with an average client age of 35.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Public Health
    • Urban Studies

    Background:

    • Homelessness and rough sleeping present significant public health challenges in urban areas.
    • Existing joint working partnerships in Leicester provided a foundation for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a new multidisciplinary team in securing accommodation for rough sleepers in Leicester.
    • To characterize the demographic profile of clients accessing homelessness support services.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of a multidisciplinary team in January to address rough sleeping.
    • Tracking accommodation placements for clients engaged with the service.
    • Analysis of client demographics including age and gender.

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    Main Results:

    • Accommodation was secured for 50% of the clients considered by the team.
    • The average age of clients was 35 years.
    • Three-quarters of the clients were male.

    Conclusions:

    • The multidisciplinary approach demonstrates success in re-housing a significant proportion of rough sleepers.
    • Understanding client demographics is crucial for tailoring effective homelessness interventions.
    • Leveraging existing partnerships enhances the impact of homelessness support initiatives.