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Multiple Exclusion Homelessness Across the UK: A Quantitative Survey

  • Start date: 02 July 2010
  • End date: 28 February 2011

The overall aim of this research is to provide a statistically robust account of the nature and patterns of 'Multiple Exclusion Homelessness' (MEH) across the UK. The specific research questions are:

  • What is the degree and nature of overlap between the various deeply socially excluded groups that may also experience homelessness?
  • What is the view of those affected by MEH about the relative importance of the different difficulties they face?
  • To what extent are there similar or different 'routes in' to specific manifestations of MEH?
  • What is the role of material deprivation in generating MEH?
  • What role is played by social and psychological factors in generating MEH?
  • Does the nature of MEH vary geographically?

The research comprises a multi-stage, quantitative survey in six research locations across the UK. The first stage will involve drawing a representative sample of 'low threshold' services working with people experiencing deep social exclusion in each of these research locations. The second stage will comprise a 'census' self-completion survey of users of these services over a two-week time window. The third stage will be to conduct follow-up extended interviews with 400 respondents who have experienced MEH.

Grant holder

Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick

Programme name

None

Co - applicants

Dr Sarah Johnsen

Mr Nicholas Pleace

Ms Deborah Quilgars

Grant amount

£45,252.80

Grant reference

RES-188-25-0023-A

Institution

Heriot-Watt University

Discipline

Social Policy

Grant type

Research Grant