Understanding the causes

Reviewing the data you currently have
Seeking additional data
Actively monitoring live data

It is very difficult to reduce evictions and abandonment without first understanding the causes of it. While our research has identified common causes, these will vary between services and between different areas, and therefore it is vital to undertake some initial work to clarify the specific causes for you.

When determining the methods to use to understand the causes, you will need to consider two main factors: how much capacity (particularly time) you have to do this, and how full a picture you are happy with.
 
There are three levels of information collection that you can undertake:
 
LevelActionQuality of information you will get
1Review data you currently haveBasic picture only using quantitative data
1 & 2Review data you currently have and seek additional historic data and current practiceMore accurate picture incorporating some qualitative information
1,2&3Review data you currently have, seek additional historic data and current practice, and actively monitor live data
Full picture that enables you to review and change your plan based on current need

Use the tabs above to find more information and tools for each of these three levels. You can also see the table here for a full idea of the information you can gather from using each of these methods. The causes outlined on this table are those identified through our initial research. For more information on each of these causes see the report. 

Next steps

Once you are clear of the causes of unplanned moves in your service or area, you can begin to take action to tackle them. Follow the links below for guidance, tools and case studies on overcoming some of the common problems: