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30th December 2024
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Temporary Accommodation and Disabilities
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1. Do you record people’s disabilities when placing them into temporary accommodation?
Yes.
2. If so, how many people currently living in temporary accommodation (that you placed there) have disabilities?
19 (this includes physical disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health disabilities).
3. What percentage is that of the total number of people currently living in temporary accommodation (that you placed there)?
25.68%
4. How do you record their disabilities? (Please describe the recording system you have in place and how the data is stored)
Disabilities are recorded in an applicant’s homelessness assessment and are disclosed on their nomination form for a temporary accommodation placement.
5. How is the data used? (for example are residents with disabilities prioritised in any way when they need a repair/help)
This data is used to ensure that an applicant is placed into suitable temporary accommodation that meets their needs. This data may also be used to signpost or refer a person onto a support service. All applicant’s placed into temporary accommodation will have an allocated Homelessness Officer and access to the Temporary Accommodation Officer who advises applicants how to report repairs. Any vulnerabilities/ disabilities will also be disclosed to the Rental Income Officer who can provide additional support around rent payments.
