Nearly one-third of host homes inUkraine suffer from rising cost of living, according to an initial survey by the National Bureau of Statistics. I am reporting that there are (ONS) scheme participants.
In response to the report, campaigners warned that Ukrainian refugees "are at risk of becoming homeless" due to problems with housing arrangements.
Approximately 21% of current and former sponsors reported that the high cost of living has "significantly" impacted their ability to help Ukrainian refugees. A further 9% said it had 'very much' impacted their ability to help, and 41% said the rising cost of living had 'slightly' impacted their ability to provide assistance.
"The additional cost of living for families here in the UK poses an additional threat to vulnerable Ukrainians," said Enver Solomon, his CEO of the Refugee Council.
The Local Government Association has called on ministers to increase the £350 monthly "thank you payment" given to organizers.
Sergeant James Jamieson said that after the six-month initial placement period, "even if rematching becomes possible, many Ukrainian families will have to present themselves as homeless." There is a serious risk of that," he warned. sponsorship or other options”.
This survey of 17,702 respondents found that some sponsors had to leave the Homes for Ukraine scheme because they could no longer afford to participate. I was.
Of those hosts who signed up to house Ukrainians within six months, 23% of them said they had no plans to continue due to rising costs of living or because they could no longer afford to do so.
The organization "already recognizes hundreds of Ukrainian refugees, mostly women and children, at risk of homelessness," Solomon said. There are various reasons for this, including the breakdown of the host-guest relationship.
"While we welcome the fact that thousands of Britons have offered to open up their homes, these hosting arrangements will always face challenges in the long run." He said.
Nearly 1 in 5, or 19 percent of people, he told the ONS that he intended to provide accommodation for six months rather than long term. The most common reason for quitting, 58%, was to provide short-term accommodation only.
This was attributed to Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis ,criticizing Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss' proposed economic policies, calling them "plaster over a wide open wound".
He said high energy prices were a "national crisis" and millions of people would be "poor" this winter unless the government urgently stepped in to help. warned that it would.
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Nearly all current or former Homes for Ukraine sponsors who responded to the ONS survey – 99% – were said to have occurred. Consequences of hosting Ukrainians.
In particular, 91% reported increased utility payments such as water, gas and electricity.
Ukrainian refugee Yaroslav Krivosia (left) and Ilinia Krivoviaz (right) with her son Sasha.
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Most of the hosts sent Ukrainian refugees to reserve land. They welcomed guests into their own homes rather than rental properties, and most sponsors met guests on social media.
A significant percentage of sponsors work full-time while hosting, with 43% of respondents holding this position.
The majority (56%) of the hosts were female.
When asked about hosting challenges, the most commonly reported problem was helping guests claim benefits, with 53% of sponsors finding this difficult. I felt
ONS Tim Gibbs said of the findings:
“There is a lot of generosity and goodwill in reporting what hosts do for their guests.
"However, we also know that hosting comes at additional work and expense, and some say they welcome more or even continued support."
Many (23%) of those surveyed said they would provide accommodation for 12 months or more.
Over 43,000 sponsors were invited to participate in the ONS survey.
Last week The Independent reported that the Good Samaritan helped a Ukrainian family who had been forced out of their home a few weeks after arriving in the UK
Olga and Maxim Hyryk say they want to "live a normal, peaceful life" after fleeing their homeland
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Maxim and Olga Hyryk lived in fear of becoming homeless after their landlord in Fareham, Hampshire, suddenly told them to move out. The family fled the Russian invasion and came to Britain under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
A British midwife gave a family of nine a rent-free house that was being used as a vacation rental.
