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Homeless Prevention

Our Formula 5

A B C of the most common

reasons for homelessness

169 Rent arrears

x x 76 Family/Relationship

Breakdown

50 Eviction

Average weekly Cases Average weeks 31 Health/Medical
rent for temporary in temporary
accommodation accommodation 19 Property Condition
£300 336 20

The Centre firmly believes early intervention prevents homelessness. The continued

development of a Homeless Intervention and Prevention Service within South

Ayrshire is a major contributor to meeting strategic objectives and this has been

incorporated into the Services we provide. Our Prison Housing Advice Service

prevented homelessness in 131 cases. There are a wide range of benefits which

flow from proactive prevention. These range from direct benefits to Service Users

including improved health and wellbeing, educational opportunities and staying

within their localities, less disruption. Third party benefits include economic and

reduced demands on local Services.

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