Supporting the sector
This work includes ensuring the sector have relevant and timely knowledge and information to enable them to provide effective services and holistic support, developing and supporting implementation of approaches and interventions that meet the needs of people accessing and working in services, and developing understanding and capacity to implement new models in homelessness service design.
The team have been at the forefront of sector innovations including trauma-informed care and Housing First.
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Service design
Developing and supporting implementation of models of homelessness provision and increased access to housing -
Service delivery
Building capacity so services and support are holistic and meet the diverse needs of those accessing them -
Prevention
Preventing new homelessness by improving cross-system practice and repeat homelessness by upskilling the sector -
Partnerships
Ending homelessness requires coordination between many different agencies, including charities and housing associations, community and faith groups, local authorities and other public services, as well as people with lived experience.
Sector updates
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News
Celebrating homelessness services: Winners of Excellence Awards 2024
We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Excellence Awards! Five services have been honoured for their innovative and impactful contributions to supporting people experiencing homelessness. An additional six organisations have been highly commended for their outstanding work
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News
Over 350 Parliamentary Candidates sign Homeless Link's pledge
Candidates from across the country and representing the political spectrum commit to help end homelessness.
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How partnerships and collaboration lead to sustainable change: lessons from the Leicestershire homelessness forum
In our latest spotlight on the work of Homeless Link’s Partnership Managers, Morgan Harries who covers the East of England, delves into the resilience and innovation of the Leicestershire Homelessness Forum.
Our people
Meet the National Practice Team
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Jo Prestidge
Head of National Practice Development
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Alex Smith
Senior National Practice Development Project Manager (Housing First Lead)
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