An analysis of the trends affecting homeless lone parents under the Labour Government

look for Question This research question is an assessment of the impact which the Labour insurance relating to homeless personness has had, in particular, on a lonely(prenominal)(predicate) parents. By feeling at the trends associated with homelessness of lone parents, a more detailed policy analysis can be completed with a view to gaining an understanding of how policies could be used in the early to achieve a more effective regime for homeless or potentially homeless lone parents.Objectives of Research The key documental of this research is to gain a detailed understanding of how the Labour governance between 1997 and 2010 dealt with the issue of homelessness, with particular reference to lone parents and how the various dissimilar policies established by the Labour Government have impacted on this group of society. By exploring the broader issues relating to lodgement services and encompassing not yet the provision of basic housing, but similarly looking at the policies which would potentially impact on the long-term situation such as employability this research aims to identify those policy areas which would be some germane(predicate) in the futurity as a means of dealing with the long-term issue of homelessness, alternatively than simply plastering over the current crisis.Although the focus of this discourse is on the period during which the Labour Government was in control, the latter part of the dissertation forget also consider the ways in which the policy has changed since 2010 and what the future may hold for this policy area, with recommendations being offered based on the education gathered.Literature Review The issue of homelessness has gained considerable attention over the years, most notably from those involved in government policy setting however, some(prenominal) other papers provide useful background understanding.For example, the paper by Bromley et al., in 2010 looked at the demographic issues which are likely to underlie the demands of the housing system, This paper discussed issues such as the step-up of lone parents and considered how this might increase the demand for smaller housing units.Another paper which is considered to be relevant is that established by Fitzpatrick et al., 2000, where the issue of single adults who suffer from homelessness is focussed on recognising that many of the supplemental policies such as those surrounding supporting lone parents back into work are also crucially significant. This recognises the importance of not simply focussing on providing housing, but also on looking at the issues that create or deepen the homeless crisis in the start-off place.Finally, the other area of literature looks at the central issue of how loving housing is allocated. This is because although it is recognised that wider issues are likely to be relevant, there is also an important body of research which take ups to look more intimately at the allocation of social housing and how thi s impacts on lone parents, specifically (Fitzpatrick & Stephens, 1999).Methodology In order to undertake this research, it is planned that the focus result be on the use of a detailed literature review, sketch on trends and any surrounding discussion relating to these trends. Care will sine qua non to be taken to remove bias, as many of the documents which are produced by the government are likely to support the effectiveness of its own policies, regardless of the true figures.For this reason, the figures will be looked at, in detail, and an analysis of the data will be undertaken in a rounded way. As well as the literature review, case studies will also be drawn upon, to gibe that the practical operation of the policies is understood, something which is perceived to be highly relevant when it comes to confinement a detailed policy analysis.Indicative Bibliography Bradshaw, J., Chzhen, Y. & Stephens, M. (2008) living accommodations the saving forgiveness in the British welfa re state, in Fitzpatrick, S. & Stephens, M. (eds.) The Future of amicable Housing. capital of the United Kingdom Shelter.Bramley, G., Pawson, H., White, M., Watkins, D. & Pleace, N. (2010) Estimating Housing Need. London DCLG.Brien, S. (2009) Dynamic Benefits Toward welfare that works. 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