Background

Homeless Link published the first Survey of Needs and Provision (SNAP) in February 2008 . This 2009 report provides an updated picture of the extent and nature of services for single homeless people and couples without dependent children in England, and the clients that use them.

The report is based on the findings of a telephone survey of homelessness provider organisations conducted on behalf of Homeless Link in October 2008 and on information taken from the Supporting People (SP) database and the Homeless UK (HUK) database .

What can SNAP do for you?

SNAP allows service providers, local authorities, commissioners and policy makers to see where services fit into the national picture. It provides key evidence on the characteristics of homeless people and their service needs. Information in SNAP can be used in the following ways:

• As supporting evidence in proposals for service provision
• To inform strategies for homelessness policy and services
• To help determine decisions about awards of contracts for service provision
• To complement other evidence as to the needs and background of homeless people.

Further Information

If you have any questions about this research please contact alice.evans@homelesslink.org.uk