Removing Housing Benefit for U-25s Could Push More into Homelessness

The Prime Minister has reconfirmed a Conservative Party proposal to remove housing benefit to those aged 25 years or less if they win the next election.  Our 'Young and Homeless' 2012 survey of 117 homeless charities and 101 local authority housing services found that:

·         50% of providers say more young people are seeking support

·         65% of young people supported by providers are homeless due to relationship breakdown with family, friends or partners

·         54% of providers report closures of youth services in their area due to funding cuts

·         More than half of providers are turning young people away because they are full

Read more on the Homeless Link website.