Survey finds high stress and housing challenges among UK homelessness workers
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What happened
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity surveyed 1,229 UK frontline homelessness workers. The research found that 51% of workers feel job stress is negatively impacting their wellbeing, and almost 80% are worried about burnout. Additionally, 85% of respondents reported challenges accessing suitable accommodation for clients.
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Why it matters
The charity called on the government to commit to improving pay and conditions within the sector. The reported difficulty in finding accommodation for clients suggests ongoing strain on housing supply and social service capacity in London.
Fundraising efforts are being inspired by growing awareness of the homelessness issue in London.
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Who's involved
- governmentThe government was called upon by the charity to improve pay and conditions in the sector.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Greater London AuthoritySpeculative
The Greater London Authority could face pressure regarding funding and operational costs of social services in London.
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom