Wales’ Housing Crisis: Discretionary Housing Payments and the Welsh Housing Market

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) can provide vital support for families in Wales facing rising costs that place them at risk. 

The Bevan Foundation has launched a new report examining how DHPs are used across Wales.

With the ongoing housing crisis in Wales showing no sign of alleviating, renters in Wales are increasingly worried about the prospect of losing their accommodation. In this report, The Bevan Foundation examines the place that DHPs have in helping local authorities manage people who are struggling with the financial burden of housing. 

The Bevan Foundation has undertaken a comprehensive study of DHPs in Wales, including an analysis of recent trends within the distribution of DHPs, and the lived experiences of those who have worked with or received DHPs. 

The findings in the report highlight the need for continued financial support for DHPs for local authorities, and the need for local authorities to make effective use of DHPs to combat the risks of homelessness in their area. In the long term there is a need for increased investment in social housing and reforms of the social security system. 

Pages: 26

Format: .pdf

Language: English

Cost: Free

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