Keywords

Here are all the keywords used on Homeless Pages to help you find publications on particular topics.
  • Click an underlined keyword name in the list below for a definition and some links to further information.
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Security of tenure
Security of tenure is the security, or legal rights of occupation, that people have whilst occupying their accommodation. Understanding security of tenure is crucial in housing advice as different forms of tenure determine an occupier's rights to...
Single homelessness
This keyword includes resources which are entirely devoted to or have a significant focus on single homelessness issues. In some areas, a range of residential and non-residential services have been developed for single homeless people (ie those who...
Single parents
The risk of becoming homeless can be greater for single parents, especially some young women who are pregnant or who have babies or young children. They can face problems not only with finding or maintaining accommodation, but also with coping with...
Social enterprise
The term social enterprise refers to an organisation operating as a business but investing any profits to achieve social aims. The central aim of a social enterprise is maximising social benefit. There has been a great deal of interest for a number...
Social exclusion and poverty
Social exclusion is a broad term used to describe when individuals and communities experience a combination of linked problems such as unemployment, low incomes, poor housing, poor health, high crime and low educational standards. The Government's...
Squatting
Squatting is when homeless people take possession of empty properties. People who squat do not pay rent but do pay for services such as gas and electricity. Owners must go through the courts to evict squatters. 
Statistics
Resources under this keyword include statistical information on homelessness. Homeless Link's website also includes a summary of sources of information on numbers of homeless people.The four governments for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and...
Supporting People
Supporting People is a government programme that funds housing support services for a wide range of people, including homeless people. Local authorities are responsible for commissioning local accommodation and support services that aim to help...