Friday, 30 November 2012

Work Programme Is Not Working For Homeless People

Many homeless people are being failed by the government's flagship Work Programme.  The Programme’s Not Working draws upon surveys and interviews conducted by three homelessness charities. It found that homeless people are being failed by the Work Programme. Findings from the report:
    *58 per cent of those surveyed were not asked about the barriers to work that they face, and Jobcentre Plus is not identifying homeless people eligible for additional Work Programme support
    *58 per cent said they were not treated with dignity or respect
    *54 per cent saw their advisor less than once a month
    *22 per cent had their benefits sanctioned
Download a copy of the report from the Crisis website.

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