Information services

On 1 April 2009 RIS merged with Homeless Link.  We provide high quality information services that help homeless people, the agencies that are there to support them and people making key policy decisions.

We provide authoritative online directories that give up-to-date, detailed information so that homeless people get the services they need. We offer a powerful, customisable client recoding system for agencies to gather information on the needs of their clients and outcomes. All our IT systems help agencies improve their work with clients.

informing the homelessness sector

We develop cost effective online systems for local authorities and other charities. Researchers and policy makers use our data to help map services and improve ways of tackling homelessness. The following pages provide an overview of our various information systems:

• Visit Homeless Pages for details of all research and publications on homelessness in the UK
• Search for up to date details of thousands of services on our and Homeless UK and Homeless London sites
• Find out how we can develop a customised online directory and hostel vacancy system in your local area
• Get guest access to UK Advice Finder, the country’s biggest online database of services – with information that you can trust to find help for a wide range of clients
• See our In-Form client recording system that helps agencies provide better services to homeless and vulnerable people. In-Form is an easy to use system that allows you to record and get great information on the needs of your clients, services provided and outcomes.

publications

We are in the process of colating the 2010 London Hostel Directory.

Further information

If you have a question or would like to provide feedback about any of our information websites please email us or give us a call on 020 7840 4453.