LGBTQ+ Homelessness policy briefing

England, Edith and Turnbull, Neil 2025. LGBTQ+ Homelessness policy briefing. 26 February 2025: UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. Available at: https://housingevidence.ac.uk/publications/lgbt-ho...

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Abstract

LGBTQ+ homelessness is widespread. Nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults surveyed for this study have experienced homelessness over their lifetime, including a fifth within the last year. Risk of homelessness was high among LGBTQ+ adults. Yet confidence in public homelessness services is low. Stakeholders highlighted the importance of inclusive services and trust when addressing specific needs of LGBTQ+ subgroups. Concerns were raised about the strength of commitment to LGBTQ+ equality in current service provision. Recommendations include developing evidence-based ‘good practice’ guidance for services, including a quality mark to assure LGBTQ+ individuals of safe, inclusive support, local authorities proactively and visibly addressing LGBTQ+ homelessness, ensuring targeted and inclusive services to meet the specific needs of marginalised LGBTQ+ people. Specialist services, especially for young LGBTQ+ people, were also identified as important.

Item Type:	Monograph (Other)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Architecture
Publisher:	UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	27 February 2025
Last Modified:	03 Mar 2025 15:49
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/176516

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