Families in B&Bs on the rise
The number of homeless families living in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation has risen by almost half in the first few months of 2012, according to the National Housing Federation.
Homelessness crisis 'looming following benefit changes'
- Crisis homes, in the form of houses or flats leased by local authorities and housing associations, provides short-term homes to around 26,000 homeless families, the National Housing Federation has said.
- This accommodation is more stable and secure than B&Bs, with the space and access required for children to live a normal life and for parents to work their way out of homelessness and towards a better future, the report has said.
- The Government has not yet confirmed how the benefit cap will affect people living in temporary accommodation and what measures will be taken to protect the service.
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