General Article Different types of homelessness

Topic Selected: Homelessness Book Volume: 398

Many people think that ‘homelessness’ is simply another word for ‘rough sleeping’ (sleeping on the streets). However, sleeping rough actually accounts for just 7% of all homelessness in Wales. The different types of homelessness are outlined here.

Rough sleeping

The most visible and harmful type of homelessness, currently affecting approx. 2,900 people each year in Wales and representing just 7% of people who are currently affected by homelessness in Wales.

‘Sleeping rough’ means sleeping on ...

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