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Rough sleeping figures amongst London refugees more than tripled in one four month period.
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311 refugees were forced to sleep rough after eviction from Home Office accommodation in January 2024, up from 93 in September of the previous year.
The number of refugees who are homeless has also increased.
The findings were part of study by London Councils, a cross-party organisation that represents all 32 boroughs in Greater London and the City of London Corporation.
Refugees are given 28 days to leave Home Office accommodation once they’ve received their Biometric Residence Permit, a way of storing personal data.
London Councils agreed with some homelessness charities, such as the Red Cross, Shelter and Crisis, who have said this is not enough time to find work and alternative housing.
1,087 refugees approached London homelessness services for help in January following evictions. This a 78% rise in the four months since September.
The cross-party organisation, London Councils, represents all 32 boroughs in Greater London and the City of London Corporation.
Their survey includes the “hidden homeless”, individuals off the streets, but on the floor of other Home Office hotels or in churches.
Recent government data has revealed worsening levels of rough sleepers in London increasing by 32%, the Capital has become the worst area for the crisis in England.
Severe weather in January meant 20% of the 1,284 rough sleepers were placed in emergency accommodation. CREDIT: AP
Cllr Grace Williams, London Councils’ lead for asylum and refugees, said:
“The dramatic spike… is deeply alarming. This is happening more and more due to serious flaws in the system and the government’s approach to the issue. A longer move-on period for those leaving Home Office accommodation is crucial, as well as [more] funding for… councils
London Councils and charities such as the Red Cross, Shelter and Crisis are calling on the government to commit to a 56-day “move on period”, instead of the current 28 days, in order to reduce refugee homelessness.
City News approached the Home Office for comment, and have as of yet not heard back.
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Rough sleeping figures amongst London refugees more than tripled in one four month period.
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311 refugees were forced to sleep rough after eviction from Home Office accommodation in January 2024, up from 93 in September of the previous year.
The number of refugees who are homeless has also increased.
The findings were part of study by London Councils, a cross-party organisation that represents all 32 boroughs in Greater London and the City of London Corporation.
Refugees are given 28 days to leave Home Office accommodation once they’ve received their Biometric Residence Permit, a way of storing personal data.
London Councils agreed with some homelessness charities, such as the Red Cross, Shelter and Crisis, who have said this is not enough time to find work and alternative housing.
1,087 refugees approached London homelessness services for help in January following evictions. This a 78% rise in the four months since September.
The cross-party organisation, London Councils, represents all 32 boroughs in Greater London and the City of London Corporation.
Their survey includes the “hidden homeless”, individuals off the streets, but on the floor of other Home Office hotels or in churches.
Recent government data has revealed worsening levels of rough sleepers in London increasing by 32%, the Capital has become the worst area for the crisis in England.
Severe weather in January meant 20% of the 1,284 rough sleepers were placed in emergency accommodation. CREDIT: AP
Cllr Grace Williams, London Councils’ lead for asylum and refugees, said:
“The dramatic spike… is deeply alarming. This is happening more and more due to serious flaws in the system and the government’s approach to the issue. A longer move-on period for those leaving Home Office accommodation is crucial, as well as [more] funding for… councils
London Councils and charities such as the Red Cross, Shelter and Crisis are calling on the government to commit to a 56-day “move on period”, instead of the current 28 days, in order to reduce refugee homelessness.
City News approached the Home Office for comment, and have as of yet not heard back.
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