Tackling Homelessness Early Could Save £1000s for Every Person Helped

Tackling homelessness early could save the taxpayer between £3,000 and £18,000 for every person helped, according to new research from homelessness charity Crisis. The Financial Costs of Single Homelessness in the UK makes the economic case for helping homeless people at an early stage. It warns that unless people get the help they need, their lives can quickly spiral out of control, leaving them vulnerable to mental and physical health problems, violent crime and problems with drugs and alcohol. As a consequence, they can become much harder to help and are more likely to need costly public services such as A&E, hospital treatment and psychiatric support.  Conversely, tackling homelessness early enables people to succeed in their lives and to contribute to society and the economy. Read more on the Housingnet website.