On this page we have compiled a host of useful guides, templates, slide decks and resources, including all of the files mentioned in the previous Rough Sleeping Snapshot Estimates Toolkit pages.

The first item on the list is a downloadable PDF of the full Rough Sleeping Snapshot Estimates Guide for Local Authorities.

Guides, Forms and other Resources

  1. Snapshot Estimates Guide for Local Authorities
  2. A very brief overview of the snapshot estimates
  3. Briefing for count teams and volunteers
  4. Glossary of the Rough Sleeping Snapshot Estimates
  5. Common snapshot estimate scenarios
  6. Count-based estimate Quality Assurance form 2026
  7. Evidence-based estimate Quality Assurance form 2026
  8. Rough Sleeping Count Form
  9. Example Count ID Authorisation Letter
  10. Example data protection document – Oxford City Council
  11. Invite template for an intelligence gathering meeting
  12. Invite Template for an estimate meeting
  13. Facilitator Notes for and estimate meeting
  14. Data sharing protocal for estimating rough sleeping
  15. Using DELTA to Submit Returns

Video Slide Decks

  1. Choosing your snapshot estimate approach
  2. Independent Partners, who and why?
  3. A brief guide for Independent Partners
  4. Quality Assurance
  5. Completing your count-based estimate
  6. Completing your evidence-based estimate (with or without a spotlight count)

Videos

  1. Choosing your snapshot estimate approach
  2. Independent partners, who and why?
  3. A brief guide for Independent Partners
  4. Quality Assurance
  5. Completing your count-based estimate
  6. Completing your evidence-based estimate (with or without a spotlight count)

Weekly Q&A Sessions

The weekly live Q&A sessions for local authority leads and count coordinators will be taking place from late August through to early November 2026.

The dates and time for all of the sessions are below and booking links are included in the project update emails. If you are not receiving the project updates or aren't sure how to book onto the sessions, don't hesitate to get in touch via email to verifiers@homelesslik.org.uk or call 07958135579

  • Wednesday 26th August, 11am
  • Thursday 3rd September, 3pm
  • Tuesday 8th September, 3pm
  • Wednesday 16th September,11am
  • Thursday 24th September, 3pm
  • Wednesday 7th October, 11am
  • Thursday 15th October, 3pm
  • Tuesday 20th October, 11am
  • Wednesday 28th October, 3pm
  • Thursday 5th November, 11am