HOMELESS HEALTH MATTERS

Early day motion 549, tabled 20 October 2015 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes with concern the health challenges which confront homeless people; expresses thanks to the St Mungo's charity for the important work it does to help and support homeless people; is alarmed that 7.3 per cent of homeless people suffer from physical health problems and 80 per cent report mental health problems; and endorses the call in that report by St Mungo's, A Future Now - Homeless Health Matters: The Case for Change, particularly in regard to the call for health and well-being boards to take action to improve homeless health.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.