Deaths of homeless individuals in Scotland have rocketed – with Glasgow among the many worst cities within the UK.
Figures present town’s demise toll leaped from 33 in 2020 to 80 in 2021 – an increase of 142 per cent.
Edinburgh additionally climbed from 16 deaths in 2020 to 22 in 2021, making it one other blackspot.
The figures got here from the Museum of Homelessness (MoH) charity, by way of its Dying Homeless Venture.
It discovered 1286 individuals died whereas homeless within the UK in 2021 in contrast with 710 in 2019 – an 81 per cent rise. UK numbers have been up by 32 per cent on 2020.
Sean Clerkin, of the Scottish Tenants Affiliation, mentioned many homeless individuals died in unsafe and unsuitable lodging and didn't get help for alcohol and drug dependancy in addition to psychological well being issues.
Homlessness feature with James Devine, 62 (beard ) who is homeless and his support worker Sean Clerkin, 56.
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He added: “It is a dereliction of responsibility of care to our most weak residents by these in authority in Glasgow.
“I'm terrified what lies forward for weak and homeless individuals all through Scotland as fast housing transition plans to rehouse the homeless are being hindered by employees shortages, low pay and short-term contracts.”
He mentioned that homeless individuals in Glasgow have been caught in unsuitable lodging for a median of 408 days.
Final yr’s figures confirmed deaths rose by a 3rd, regardless of the 'Everybody In' venture that noticed tough sleepers given lodge rooms throughout the pandemic.
Jess Turtle, of MoH, mentioned: “It’s heartbreaking to see so many individuals dying and to really feel so helpless within the face of such a severe emergency.”
She added: “There must be a confidential inquiry into the deaths of homeless individuals to permit an sincere appraisal.”
Housing secretary Shona Robison mentioned the figures have been regarding however added: “We've got dedicated £52.5million to fast rehousing transition plans.”
And a Heriot-Watt College examine discovered Glasgow diminished metropolis centre tough sleeping by 75 per cent to lower than seven individuals at any time by December 2020.
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