{"id":61179,"date":"2021-12-13T11:37:58","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T11:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=61179"},"modified":"2021-12-13T17:12:45","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T17:12:45","slug":"one-in-three-people-in-wales-will-be-affected-by-the-housing-crisis-and-homelessness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2021\/12\/13\/one-in-three-people-in-wales-will-be-affected-by-the-housing-crisis-and-homelessness\/","title":{"rendered":"One in three people in Wales will be affected by the housing crisis and homelessness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shelter Cymru works to end homelessness by directly helping those affected and informing the public about the housing emergency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Rob stands in the middle of the room and discusses the homelessness issue in Wales\" class=\"wp-image-61188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-293x146.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1.jpg 1383w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Rob stands in the middle of the room and discusses the homelessness issue in Wales\" class=\"wp-image-61188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1-293x146.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_ShelterCymruthomelessnesstak-1.jpg 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Tackling homelessness in Wales is the top priority for Rob, who is raising awareness and encouraging people to help with the cause Image: Shubhangi Dua <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 1 million people in Wales are affected by the housing crisis in Wales, <a href=\"https:\/\/sheltercymru.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shelter Cymru<\/a> claimed at a discussion on Tuesday at Cardiff University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this figure, there were almost 7,000 people living in temporary accommodation in Wales at the end of September, including over 1,700 children, and over 120 people sleeping rough across the country too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelter Cymru campaigns manager Rob Simkins said people can find themselves homeless for a variety of reasons, including rent hikes, job losses and stagnating wages, speaking at an event held by Cardiff University&#8217;s  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffstudents.com\/activities\/society\/homeless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help for Homeless<\/a> student society.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Nobody makes themselves intentionally homeless<\/p><cite>Rob Simkins<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Rob explained, &#8220;Nobody makes themselves intentionally homeless.&#8221; People can find themselves homeless for personal reasons like relationship breakdowns or job losses, but there are also systemic issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Insurance and Council Tax increases, but cuts in Universal Credit. All of these issues can contribute to rising levels of homelessness and all of which are issues within the system he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue is particularly prevalent in Cardiff where the risk of homelessness is twice that of the national average, according to statistics from the Welsh government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-1024x648.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-770x487.png 770w, 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class=\"wp-image-61218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-770x487.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-1536x972.png 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-1214x768.png 1214w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-1707x1080.png 1707w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Threat_960x900-293x185.png 293w, 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https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Success_960x900_Rev2-1214x768.png 1214w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Success_960x900_Rev2-1707x1080.png 1707w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Success_960x900_Rev2-293x185.png 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Success_960x900_Rev2-1400x886.png 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/Success_960x900_Rev2.png 1960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But homeless people aren\u2019t just rough sleepers. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/2020\/12\/18\/hidden-homelessness-rises-in-wales-as-the-pandemic-leaves-people-with-no-place-to-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hidden homeless<\/a> include those sofa-surfing, staying with friends and families, or sleeping on public transport. Shelter Cymru also offers support to people in these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PhD student at Cardiff University, 29-year-old Faisal Farooq reflects that homeless people are stuck in an inescapable cycle. He said, \u201cThere\u2019s a psychological aspect to it, homelessness is causing distress and even when they receive sheltered support, the worry of being homeless in the future comes crawling back.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faisal compares the housing situation for the homeless in South Asian countries to the United Kingdom. He says, \u201cSouth Asian countries have slums which are densely populated compared to the social housing that the government provides here. Homelessness is a temporary situation in the UK, however, it\u2019s a permanent situation in South Asian countries for the underprivileged in society.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq.jpg 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1366x683.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq-1400x700.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/altcardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/12\/NoLogo_Group1_FaisalFarooq.jpg 1740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Faisal Farooq reflects on Shelter Cymru&#8217;s talk. Credit: Shubhangi Dua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rob explained there are four keys ways to raise awareness of homelessness issues: campaigning, donating, fundraising and volunteering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said, \u201cEvery little helps and there\u2019s something for everyone to get involved with.\u201d Students can volunteer their time if they want to do more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Help for Homeless society offers opportunities to students to get involved with projects locally, as well as run their own fundraising events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Bethan Batson said every year they host a Big Sleepout, in which all proceeds raised go to charity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This weekend the team will have a collection at a University event where they will collect tinned goods and toiletries, and also fresh food which will go to the local community fridge for disadvantaged people to take away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It is possible to end homelessness<\/p><cite>Rob Simkins<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Rob said the way to end homelessness is by having more homes where people need them. He added, &#8220;Everyone deserves a good home&#8230; It is possible to end homelessness.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Shelter Cymru&#8217;s work or to receive help or guidance yourself about housing issues, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/sheltercymru.org.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact the team<\/a> via phone, web chat or at an advice centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the Twitter thread to read more about the talk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This evening we\u2019re at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cardiffuni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@cardiffuni<\/a> live reporting a discussion on homelessness hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShelterCymru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ShelterCymru<\/a>, looking at the causes of homelessness and what students can do to help homeless people in Wales!<\/p>&mdash; Alt.Cardiff (@alt_cardiff) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alt_cardiff\/status\/1468264525707284481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 7, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Preventing evictions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">What Welsh local authorities do to help prevent evictions:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#007193\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Caerphilly County Borough Council<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Financial advice  (covering welfare 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