Midlands Homelessness Falls 7% In Latest Report

Figures show over 5,000 children living in emergency accommodation.

Homelessness in the Midlands has fallen by 7% according to the latest figures from the Housing Department.

Its December report shows 309 adults and children accessed emergency accommodation, down from 333 the month previous.

Nationally over 16,700 people were registered as homeless in December, a decrease of more than 200 from the figures recorded in November.

Over 5,000 children are living in emergency accommodation across the country. 
 

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