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Homeless accommodation charities refusing clients in England 2015, by reason

Reasons for refusing to accept homeless people to accommodation projects in England in 2015

The data displays the share of accommodation providers that were unable to assist homeless people in England in 2016, by the reason they turned them away. 67% had refused to help homeless people who were considered to be a risk to others, compared to just 52% turning away young homeless people for the same reason.

Client was considered to be too high a risk to other clients or staff	67
Client needs are too high	73
Project is full	66
Client needs are too complex	46
Client needs are too low	34
Client has no recourse to public funds	28
Client has no local connection	32
Client was intoxicated on drugs/alcohol	28
Other	12

Homeless accommodation charities refusing clients in England 2015, by reason

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