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A.4

Discharge planning

Effective discharge planning prevents homelessness.

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All in it together
Goal description

People who have spent time in an institutional setting, such as prison or in-patient health services, may be at risk of homelessness upon discharge from the institution. This might be because they were homeless before entering an institutional setting or because previous accommodation arrangements have broken down or are now unsuitable. Those leaving institutional settings are likely to have existing challenges to their health and wellbeing and so this population is especially at risk of poor outcomes if discharged into homelessness, unstable housing or accommodation that is no longer suitable for their needs. Programmes aimed at preventing or reducing risk of homelessness for people leaving institutional settings are important. However, the discharge process is complex and involves setting-specific challenges that limit the generalisability of solutions.

Available Indicators
A.4.1

Prison leavers

A.4.2

Care home leavers

A.4.3

Hospital leavers

A.4.4

Young care leavers at risk

Indicators
A.4.1

Prison leavers

Geographical coverage

England, Wales

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

Not comparable due to different time periods (quarterly and annual).

Footnote

Proportion of homeless households for whom leaving prison was the main reason for loss of last settled home. Data for these indicators may not include the latest available data, as new data may have been released since publication on the website. We are working to provide the most up-to-date data as possible.

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A.4.2

Care home leavers

Geographical coverage

England, Scotland

Unit of measurement

Number

Comparability

No - different measure to Scotland. Also differences in legislation which further reduces comparability across countries.

Footnote

Data based on care leavers aged 21 or older.

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A.4.3

Hospital leavers

Geographical coverage

England, Scotland

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

Unclear if Scotland groups together general and psychiatric hospitals (or only reports on general hospitals) so would be cautious about comparing with England. Also differences in legislation which further reduces comparability across countries.

Footnote

Data for these indicators may not include the latest available data, as new data may have been released since publication on the website. We are working to provide the most up-to-date data as possible.

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A.4.4

Young care leavers at risk

Geographical coverage

UK

Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)

Comparability

No, due to different measures, age groups, legislation.

Footnote

For more details on the measures for England and Wales, please see source information in 'more details.'

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