Youth homelessness rise linked to welfare reforms, report finds

Joe Lepper
Monday, April 16, 2018

Government welfare reforms, including the introduction of Universal Credit and the capping of housing benefit, are contributing to a rise in youth homelessness, a report has concluded.

More than half of homelessness providers reported an increase in demand among young people for their services over the last year. Picture: Homeless Link
More than half of homelessness providers reported an increase in demand among young people for their services over the last year. Picture: Homeless Link

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