I was homeless and stuck on a waiting list for 4 years young people have no hope'

"More than 130,000 young households are currently stuck on social housing waiting lists in England, forming a backlog that would take more than six years to clear at current rates."

"Chloe Harris, was on her local social housing list for four years before moving into charity-funded supported accommodation having never received an offer."

"It was telling me I was second in a queue, and then I'd wake up the next morning and I'm 43rd. How does that happen? It gives you false hope when your mental health is already at rock bottom."

The Independent focuses on vital issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and housing crises. A report reveals over 130,000 young households in England are on social housing waiting lists, with a backlog taking over six years to clear. Youth homelessness charity Centrepoint highlights the struggles young people face in securing housing. Chloe Harris, who waited four years for social housing, describes the emotional toll of the bidding process, which often leads to false hope and worsens mental health challenges.

Read at www.independent.co.uk