Rehousing and move-on

Move-on Plans Protocol (MOPP)
The Private Rented Sector

The key to ending homelessness is the provision of appropriate, good quality, settled accommodation for homeless people. Across the country, the availability of move on options can vary, making it difficult to move people on. There are a range of move on options which can be available, but require partnership working between local authorities, homelessness agencies, registered social landlords and private rented sector landlords.

CONTEXT

We found in 2004 that 45% of hostel residents were ready to move on but had no where to go. Since then a number of actions have occurred to increase the options and availability of supply to homeless people, most notably in the private rented sector.

In 2008 our research, SNAP found that in an average project:

  • almost half of clients moved to social housing
  • 17% moved to the private rented sector
  • 17% moved to second stage accommodation
  • more than 20% are evicted or abandon their project.

The supply of social housing has become increasingly limited. Government has recognised the impact that the shortage of affordable and available options can have on homeless people and has committed to carrying out a number of actions in its Rough Sleeping Strategy.

SOLUTIONS

The CLG's strategy on ending rough sleeping is committed to promoting to move on options. You can use our tool to understand the problem in your area in more detail.

Move-On Plans Protocol (MOPP) Homeless Link has developed tools for local partnerships to improve move on. The MOPP, which can be downloaded from our website, is designed to help local authorities and service providers address local factors preventing effective move-on. The protocol is based around local partnership; a move-on audit; the development of a move-on action plan; and regular analysis of progress and results.

In 2009 we conducted a short e-survey to explore how MOPP has been implemented. The Impact of MOPP report shows how it has been used locally and regionally across the country.

The Private Rented Sector The private rented sector can be a solution for people ready to move on from homelessness provision.

Moving on Older Homeless People Older homeless people may have different support in relation to accessing move on accommodation for example sheltered housing. The Homeless Older People’s Needs Audit has been designed as a simple tool, that can be used by local authorities and providers to collect information on the numbers and support needs of older homeless people in their temporary accommodation.

FURTHER INFORMATION