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Summer 2010
Homelessness and migration in Europe: finding responses
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FEANTSA is supported by the European Commission
The information contained in this website does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission.
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United Kingdom
United-Kingdom is no longer a unitary state. Following the constitutional reforms of 1999, many of the key areas of policy responsibility such as housing policy rest with the devolved administrations. Although these reforms are quite recent, there have already been significant changes (particularly in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) in housing policy. The different devolved structures have different powers, with the Scottish Parliament having the greatest powers.
In Scotland, the Housing (Scotland) Bill has been enacted during 2001. Its aim is to provide new solutions to problems such as homelessness, inadequate housing and varying standards of housing management. Moreover, a Homeless Strategy has also been launched in summer 2001 and a Homelessness Task Force has been established to investigate homelessness and to make recommendations.
In Wales, the National Assembly has consulted on proposals for a National Housing Strategy – ‘Better homes for people in Wales’. The strategy was finalised in 2001. A Homelessness Commission has been established and is advising the National Assembly on its powers to create new legislation that would directly benefit poorly housed and homeless people in Wales. This includes campaigning for the extended rights of people to support and housing, licensing the private rented sector and establishing local authority homeless strategies.
The United Kingdom, uniquely, is the only European state to enshrine statutory responsibility for homelessness (in the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act, 1977) which places specific responsibilities on local authorities to re-house families and other defined groups of people who are not ‘intentionally’ homeless.
In April 2000, the Government published its Green Paper Quality and Choice: A Decent Home for All. which sets out a strategy for housing.
 | UK: St Mungo’s Shortlisted for Award [7/30/2010]
St. Mungo’s Brent Dual Diagnosis Project is shortlisted for an award. » Details |
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| Helping or Hindering - Meeting Young People's Needs in Bedford, UK [7/30/2010]
This report looks at the needs of young people in Bedford, UK, particularly focusing on how those who are not in education, employment or training seek assistance and access services. » Details |
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| UK: Depaul UK Shortlisted for Award [7/30/2010]
Broadening Horizons, Depaul UK's work placement scheme for homeless and disadvantaged young people is shortlisted for an award. » Details |
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| [08/2006] UK National Report for FEANTSA's annual theme 2006
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| [07/2004] UK national report on prevention
Response to questionnaire on prevention of homelessness, FEANTSA's annual theme 2004 |
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| [07/2007] UK: Employment and Homelessness - National Report 2007
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| [07/2008] United Kingdom - National Report 2008: Housing and Homelessness
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| [10/2003] United Kingdom : Networking to Fight Homelessness
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| United Kingdom - National Report 2008: Housing and Homelessness [7/15/2008]
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| Summary Report: Homeless people’s healthcare needs and access to healthcare provision in Wales [10/29/2007]
This document is a summary of the report Homeless people’s healthcare needs and access to healthcare provision in Wales, prepared by Prof Susan Hutson. The full report is available from Cymorth Cymru.
The report describes the experiences, views and ideas of homeless people across Wales, and has been prepared with the support and involvement of fourteen homelessness organisations across the country.
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| UK: Employment and Homelessness - National Report 2007 [7/10/2007]
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| Statistics Update 2006 (United Kingdom) [2006]
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| Policy Update 2006 (United Kingdom) [2006]
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| Statistics Update 2005 [United Kingdom] [2005]
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 Robert Aldridge represents the United Kingdom on FEANTSA's Administrative Council
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