Patrick Merton Jones
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External Affairs Manager at the National Housing Federation @natfednews
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http://www.housing.org.uk/events 06-09-2017 13:21:20
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Last night Channel 4 News reported on our research that 1 in 3 supported housing providers have closed schemes in the last year, for people with complex support needs, due to crippling funding cuts. We urgently need ring-fenced funding & a #PlanforHousing channel4.com/news/supported…
📢 Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. 👀 Look out for our new report with @porchlight1974 and Commonweal Housing which shows how #HousingFirst can tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 #RuralHousingFirst #MoreThanBricks
📢 BREAKING: Rural homelessness has surged 40% in 5 years. Our new report with @porchlight1974 & Commonweal Housing shows how #HousingFirst can be adapted to tackle this hidden crisis. It's time for solutions that work where people already are 🏡 Download now ⬇️ #RuralHousingFirst
This is a really timely event organised by English Rural 🏡 looking at how we can deliver the affordable homes that are essential for rural communities - you can watch online today via the link below 👇#RuralHousing2025
Shocking new findings by Inside Housing about young children in #TemporaryAccomodation. We urgently need a generational boost to #SocialHousing at the #SpendingReview. 🔗Inside Housing's report: insidehousing.co.uk/insight/how-ma… 🔗Our research: housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…
We welcome Baroness Dr Sharon Taylor of Stevenage, OBE’s confirmation that #SupportedHousing will be part of govt’s long-term housing strategy We've continued to call for urgent action to save this sector which is in crisis and look forward to working with govt to secure the future of this vital provision
England's rural areas face 50% higher affordable housing shortages than in urban areas, according to new English Rural 🏡 research. In fact, only 9% of housing in rural communities is #SocialHousing, half the proportion found in urban areas. Read more: englishrural.org.uk/affordable-hou…
Vital research published today by Longleigh Foundation, highlighting why we must act now on rural affordable housing in England and why we must "ensure rural areas aren't an afterthought, but a foundation of a more inclusive housing system." #RuralHousingWeek housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…
Great to see Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP supporting #RuralHousingWeek. Our members stand ready to work with you to deliver affordable social housing in our rural areas, allowing England's rural communities to thrive.