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In this case study, you are reminded about how Mel’s intersection of identities creates a unique experience for her and her children. Research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation suggests that there is a growing group of people in the UK who experience poverty due to high housing rental costs. Mel’s current unemployment leaves her in a situation where she is in receipt of benefits, much to the dissatisfaction of her landlord, who notifies Mel of a rent increase. You will need to carefully consider the link between housing, disability, single parenthood, unemployment and poverty.

Greater understanding is required of how poverty and employment traps vary by area and rent levels. The significance of the links between housing, poverty and material deprivation deserves greater recognition in policy.