Nearly 200 patients stuck in hospital due to homelessness as delayed discharges rise 29%

Nearly 200 patients stuck in hospital due to homelessness as delayed discharges rise 29%

Last month, the number of homeless people breached 17,000 for the first time

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 - 06:00
Louise Burne Political Correspondent

Nearly 200 people could not be immediately discharged from hospitals last year because they were homeless.

Figures show that in 2024 and 2025, five children had their discharges delayed because they had no fixed abode.

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