Females make up two-thirds of all adults living in temporary accommodation in the capital. This has been revealed in new findings by London’s Councils.
The research revealed that there are around 42,000 women living in temporary accommodation in the capital.
The figures that were released on international women’s day highlight the “shocking scale of the capital’s family homeless crisis.” says London Councils.
This graph showcases the difference in numbers between males and females living in temporary accommodation. The number of males currently stands at 21,700. This means that the number of females in this type of accommodation equates to 63%.
In light of these findings London Council’s have opened up about “hidden homelessness.” Hidden homelessness concerns people who have no home and stay with friends and family member’s. This means they aren’t counted in the council’s official homeless figures.
Why are women more likely to be placed in temporary housing?
Area manager for Evolve Housing + Support, Jon Deakin, explained homeless women’s situations are more complex and living on the streets is more difficult simply because of the maintenance they need as well as the circumstances that may have caused them to become homeless in the first place.
“There is far more trauma risk to women than men if they live on the street. From physical abuse to basic needs such a feminine hygiene and using the toilet, it’s far harder and more dangerous”
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Onika from Evolve Housing + Support was a homeless female once herself. She explained that living on the street is particularly difficult for women. This is in a large part because of hygiene and sanction needs.
“As a woman, we have things to think about like monthly cycles. This makes sleeping rough so difficult for us and is why most homeless women prefer temporary accommodation and men don’t have to think about things like that”
Onika also explained why women may be more likely to be placed in housing over men.
“Lots of women in temporary accommodation are there because they experienced neglect and they can’t cope living on the streets independently.”
London Councils have said more research and policy focus is required. This will help us understand how to prevent women from falling into homelessness in the first place.
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StandfirstNew government statistics by London Councils has found that almost two-thirds of people in temporary accommodation in the capital are female.
Females make up two-thirds of all adults living in temporary accommodation in the capital. This has been revealed in new findings by London’s Councils.
The research revealed that there are around 42,000 women living in temporary accommodation in the capital.
The figures that were released on international women’s day highlight the “shocking scale of the capital’s family homeless crisis.” says London Councils.
This graph showcases the difference in numbers between males and females living in temporary accommodation. The number of males currently stands at 21,700. This means that the number of females in this type of accommodation equates to 63%.
In light of these findings London Council’s have opened up about “hidden homelessness.” Hidden homelessness concerns people who have no home and stay with friends and family member’s. This means they aren’t counted in the council’s official homeless figures.
Why are women more likely to be placed in temporary housing?
Area manager for Evolve Housing + Support, Jon Deakin, explained homeless women’s situations are more complex and living on the streets is more difficult simply because of the maintenance they need as well as the circumstances that may have caused them to become homeless in the first place.
“There is far more trauma risk to women than men if they live on the street. From physical abuse to basic needs such a feminine hygiene and using the toilet, it’s far harder and more dangerous”
Credit: Flickr
Onika from Evolve Housing + Support was a homeless female once herself. She explained that living on the street is particularly difficult for women. This is in a large part because of hygiene and sanction needs.
“As a woman, we have things to think about like monthly cycles. This makes sleeping rough so difficult for us and is why most homeless women prefer temporary accommodation and men don’t have to think about things like that”
Onika also explained why women may be more likely to be placed in housing over men.
“Lots of women in temporary accommodation are there because they experienced neglect and they can’t cope living on the streets independently.”
London Councils have said more research and policy focus is required. This will help us understand how to prevent women from falling into homelessness in the first place.
