Road to ruin: Living with the supported housing scandal

With its rows of red terraced properties, there are - on the face of it - many streets like it across the country. But behind these doors lies another story.
The Independent has heard tales of drugs, disorder, violence, and even prostitution.
It stems from supported “exempt accommodation”, which houses society’s most vulnerable - women fleeing domestic violence, people with substance abuse issues, the homeless and prison leavers.
On this road in Birmingham, The Independent has been told at least nearly a quarter of the properties are exempt accommodation. Here, residents tell their stories.
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[@claudbob1849]

Great piece, was heartening to hear the school teacher's views and community actions, as a private resident. Yes, supported housing is definitely not what it should be - my experience is via my adult child with SH in Bromley, London... smh

[@drkarenbukharibukhari9931]

I am police 👮🚓 volunteer

[@1Drgnrydr]

No one deserves free housing . Absolutely no one !

[@TALESOFWUDANAET]

No one yh

[@TALESOFWUDANAET]

Your saying everyone that was put in care the system that doesn’t help with mental health or anything else but housing people , you want them to be homeless okay mate in your next life let’s have your parents die from cancer then chuck you in the system and see you homeless, I mean that is what your saying right??

[@markjones4704]

i have im at his majestys pleasure

[@tprice1735]

Pedophiles in the UK get free housing when they leave prison. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@MrJeffHead]

What about those that inherit homes for free?