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Housing Investment Plan Annual Update 2020
Outcome 1
Helping people find housing support and solutions Plans 2019/20
Progress
Plans 2020/23
Development and publication of the Chronic Homelessness Action Plan.
Following extensive public consultation, the Chronic Homelessness Action Plan was amended and approved by NIHE Board in November 2019.
Implementation of year one actions in Chronic Homelessness Action Plan.
The number of objectives was reduced from ten to seven to ensure a more streamlined plan and avoid duplication. The indicators for chronic homelessness were adjusted to reflect the views of the sector, and ratified by the Central Homelessness Forum.
Two Research projects have been commissioned. The first project will look at the impact of chronic homelessness on women and the second will consider the role of day services in delivering help to clients experiencing chronic homelessness.
1,427 homelessness presenters and 1,051 homelessness acceptances.
Community Planning Ref* 1C 1D 1E 1F 2A 2D 2E
Work will continue to incorporate chronic homelessness indicators into the Housing Management System to provide an evidence base to inform policy and strategic decisions going forward. NIHE is also exploring funding options for the delivery of housing led solutions for clients experiencing chronic homelessness. Table continues
*See Appendix 1 for Community Planning Themes
