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Changes necessary if Universal Credit is to work for people living in supported housing, says housing coalition
Providers responsible for more than a quarter of supported housing for people with experience of homelessness in the UK – Riverside, YMCA, St Mungo’s and The Salvation Army – have today released research, which outlines a number of difficulties their residents face when attempting to make and maintain a claim for Universal Credit. As a
Read moreMore than three-quarters of voters concerned about military veterans sleeping rough
Exclusive polling reveals that more than three-quarters (77%) of voters are very concerned or concerned about military veterans sleeping rough on the streets: 84% among Tory voters, 81% Labour, 86% Lib Dem Polling reveals more than three-quarters of voters (76%) believe the Government has a duty to end veteran’s homelessness 78% among Tory voters 76%
Read moreNew research to create a roadmap to end veterans’ homelessness in the UK
A new research study has been launched with the aim of creating a roadmap to end homelessness for British military veterans. Pre-coronavirus estimates indicate that between 100 and 400 veterans sleep rough every year and a further 3,000 to 4,000 face homelessness. Veterans often leave the Armed Forces with no adult experience of finding housing. Helping
Read moreFor too many residents, Universal Credit is still failing to prevent hardship
Emily Pumford, our Policy and Strategy Advisor, says it’s time to reduce the five week wait for Universal Credit. Reduce the wait so people can cover their basic needs without the worry of rent arrears and other debt. Over the last three years we’ve commissioned an independent survey of our customers who are claiming Universal
Read moreEmployability Day 2020: How we’re helping customers learn new skills and find employment even through lockdown
To mark Employability Day, Gail Jenson, Riverside’s lead for Employment and Training, talks about the change in the way they deliver services to Riverside customers who are looking for training opportunities or work. As well as supporting those who have been affected by the recent Covid-19 situation and helping them to find direction. Before the
Read moreChallenging Times, Changing Lives
Challenging Times, Changing Lives research project is following 20 families, single people and couples over the next three years to assess financial and economic changes. Riverside researchers are carrying out in depth interviews every six months as part of a longitudinal study, to gain a more detailed understanding of the impact of welfare reform and wider
Read moreHousebuilding should be a key role in government’s plans
Carol Matthews, Riverside’s Chief Executive, looks at how building more affordable homes in the North will help retain talent and rebalance the economy. The government has rightly identified the lack of available and affordable good quality homes as potentially the biggest social policy challenge facing this country. I understand that the much-anticipated Housing White Paper will shortly
Read moreMore than 2,000 people take part in workshops on future of social housing as part of major project
More than 2,000 people have had their say on the future of social housing by taking part in workshops as part of a major project co-sponsored by Riverside. Nearly 200 groups, including tenants, housing professionals, councillors and other people interested in housing, have taken part in the workshops over the last two months as part
Read moreGovernment needs to deliver a regional approach to housing
The Housing White Paper has done little to provide answers for the regional challenges the sector faces, says Carol Matthews, Riverside’s Chief Executive A month has passed and the dust is settling on the much anticipated Housing White Paper. Did it live up to your expectations, or are you a bit disappointed that the elusive
Read moreNew research aims to improve Universal Credit claims for thousands of homeless people
New research, commissioned by Riverside, St Mungo’s, YMCA and The Salvation Army, could challenge current government thinking that housing costs for supported housing cannot remain within the welfare system. The study will seek to identify practical solutions to make Universal Credit work more effectively for vulnerable people who depend on supported housing. The study has
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