Housing Matters programme sees drop in number of young people struggling with homelessness

'Peer Education' aims to help teenagers at risk of homelessness

A programme aiming to highlight homelessness in the Isle of Man has resulted in a drop in the number of younger people struggling.

'Peer Education' is an initiative started by Housing Matters to not only raise awareness but also help young people before they experience homelessness or become at risk of it.

The charity has dealt with some as young as 15, who are struggling with finding a place to call home.

However, thanks to 'Peer Education' it has seen a 21% drop in inquiries from people under the age of 21.

Don Bailey from Housing Matters says this is down to much more awareness now than there used to be: