Crisis have published Barely Breaking Even, detailing their research into the experiences and impact of in-work homelessness across Britain. The report draws upon surveys with employers and interviews with people who have lived experience of the issues.
For many, the increase in low paid, insecure work has lead to pressures to make ends meet when faced with the high cost of living and housing. In the last 12 months, 22 per cent of households facing homelessness in England had at least one person in-work.
Rental properties are often out of reach, whilst landlords can be reluctant to accept those on benefits or on zero hours contracts. The affects on mental and physical health can be severe.
Those facing homelessness may suffer discrimination in the workplace, although there was clear evidence that employers were keen to learn how to better support their staff.