Operation of the Homeless Persons Legislation in Scotland: 2012-13

This bulletin provides information on homelessness applications, assessments and outcomes to 31 March 2013. It includes information on the characteristics of applicant households, local authority assessments and the action taken in respect of cases that were concluded. Snapshot data on households in temporary accommodation at 31 March 2013 are presented and notifications of households at risk of homelessness due to eviction/repossession.


Table 5c

Reason for applying as homeless for applicants from other backgrounds

2011-12 2012-13
Number % of all
applications
from other
background
Number % of all
applications
from other
background
From other background 9,089 100 8,178 100
From armed services accommodation 139 0 114 0
From prison 2,264 5 2,228 6
From hospital 317 1 261 1
From childrens residential and other supported accommodation 723 0 724 0
From temporary accommodation 1,483 1 1,182 2
Other reasons 4,163 0 3,669 0

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