Factors in the Outcomes of the Resettlement of Homeless People, 2007-2010

UKDA study number:7033

Principal Investigators

Warnes,A.M.
Crane, M.
University of Sheffield. Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing

Sponsor

Economic and Social Research Council

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UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

June 2013

 

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Warnes,A.M. and Crane, M., Factors in the Outcomes of the Resettlement of Homeless People, 2007-2010 [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], June 2013. SN: 7033 , http://dx.doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-7033-1

 

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A.M. Warnes and M. Crane

 

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7033 . Factors in the Outcomes of the Resettlement of Homeless People, 2007-2010
(FOR-HOME)

 

Depositor:

Warnes,A.M. , University of Sheffield. Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing

Principal Investigators:

Warnes,A.M. , University of Sheffield. Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing
Crane, M. , University of Sheffield. Sheffield Institute for Studies on Ageing

Sponsor:

Economic and Social Research Council
Grant Number: RES-062-23-0253

Other Acknowledgements:

The FOR-HOME study was conceived, designed and executed in collaboration with six non-profit homelessness service-provider organisations (Broadway, Centrepoint, Framework, St Anne’s, St Mungo’s and Thames Reach). The members of the Management Committee played crucial roles in creating and executing the study, not least in ensuring the assistance of numerous members of their organisations' policy and project staff. Thanks are due particularly to David Fisher (Broadway), Caroline Day and Jennifer Barnes (Centrepoint), Peter Radage and Rachel Harding (Framework Housing Association), Julie Robinson and Tony Beech (St Anne's Community Services), George Miller (St Mungo's), and John Crowther and Debra Ives (Thames Reach) and to the Chief Executives who gave their full support.

The Link Workers were exceptionally dedicated to the task of co-ordinating the recruitment in their respective organisations and in helping with tracking the study respondents. The Principal Investigators are extremely grateful to: Anne-Marie Binley, Juliette Hough and Becky Rice (Broadway); Claire Baker, Caroline Day and Jennifer Monfort (Centrepoint); Rachel Harding, Paul Bexon, Liam Dixon, Phil Smith and David Sweetman (Framework Housing Association); Ziggy Monroe, Connie Booth, Jon Dixon, James Bell, Wendy Fisher and Caroline Chapman (St Anne's Community Services); Kym Calise, Tracy Duffin and George Miller (St Mungo's); and Vincent Hickey, Monica Geraghty and Robin Trotman (Thames Reach). Thanks are also due to Mandy Carr, Steve Goddard, Anne Helps and Josie Jenkins (Framework Housing Association), Elaine Crofts (Nottingham City Homes) and Debbie Richards (Nottingham City Council) for their assistance with recruiting and tracking. The Principal Investigators also appreciate the help given by staff of other organisations whose clients were resettled through Broadway's Real Lettings scheme.

The Principal Investigators also thank the Advisory Committee for their guidance and advice: Kate Cox, National Centre for Social Research, London; Keith Kirby, Research, Analysis and Evaluation Division, Housing and Homelessness Directorate, Communities and Local Government; Joanna Shapland, Professor of Criminal Justice and Director, Centre for Criminological Research, Department of Law, University of Sheffield; and Joan Smith, Director of the Centre for Housing and Community Research, Cities Institute, London Metropolitan University.

Abstract:

The FOR-HOME longitudinal study collected information about the experiences of 400 homeless people who were resettled from hostels and other temporary accommodation into independent tenancies in London, Leeds, Nottingham and Sheffield during 2007-09. Interviews were conducted at three points: during 2007-10 just before they were rehoused, and then six and 15/18 months later. The study’s aims were: After 15/18 months, 80% of the respondents were still housed (including a few who had changed tenancies), but 10% had been evicted or abandoned their accommodation (half of these were known to have returned to the streets or a hostel). Many experienced difficulties in the early months with equipping their new accommodation and with managing finances. During this time, however, only half received help from tenancy support workers, and the allocation of this help was unrelated to needs. Over the first six months, the prevalence of having debts increased, but the average value of the debt decreased. Incomes were very unstable, even among the employed, because most were in insecure jobs with fluctuating hours and pay rates. Overall the early findings indicated that resettlement for homeless people has positive outcomes, and eviction/abandonment rates are low.

further information may be found on the ESRC's Factors in the Outcomes of the Resettlement of Homeless People award webpage.

Main Topics:

The study covered resettlement and independent living among homeless people resettled from hostels and other temporary accommodation into independent tenancies.

Coverage:


Dates of Fieldwork: June 2007 - February 2010
Country: England
Geography: Leeds; London; Nottingham; Sheffield
Spatial Units: No spatial unit
Observation Units: Individuals
Kind of Data: Numeric data; Individual (micro) level

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Subnational
Population: Single homeless people resettled from hostels (in a few cases other 'temporary accommodation') into independent tenancies, in London, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield, between 2007 and 2010.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Longitudinal/panel/cohort
Three waves were conducted.
Sampling Procedures: One-stage stratified or systematic random sample
Number of Units: 400 cases
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Self-completion
Weighting: No weighting used.

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

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Date of First Release:

21 June 2013

Copyright:

A.M. Warnes and M. Crane


File last updated:

21 June 2013