Comment and opinion from Homeless Link and across the sector. If you have a story you'd like to share with us, please get in touch. Views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views of Homeless Link.
25 Nov 2021 - 9:00am
Our research, published today, documents some of the key insights and impacts of the Ending Women’s Homelessness Fund.
23 Nov 2021 - 9:00am
NACCOM’s Community Researcher group has been working with Homeless Link to explore experiences of accessing support from local authorities throughout the pandemic. In this blog, we discuss early reflections from our research and calls for change from...
16 Nov 2021 - 9:15am
During Safeguarding Adult’s Week 2021, we are pleased to share a new resource based on the learning and recommendations from Safeguarding Adults Reviews, and refreshed resources on the legal frameworks to protect those at risk, so that we can work...
15 Nov 2021 - 4:02pm
The idea of support ending seems to run contrary to Housing First’s core principle. However, in an insecure environment, and in the face of rising demand, services need to be prepared to handle transitions and even endings.
11 Nov 2021 - 4:52pm
I'm so proud to be Homeless Link's new Chair of Trustees and cannot wait to work together with staff and members on our shared goals.
5 Nov 2021 - 11:27am
People at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness are far more likely to have significantly and chronically compromised health. The latest health service reforms - including the appointment of inequalities leads and creation of new partnership and...
1 Nov 2021 - 2:29pm
The Chancellor's Budget announcements last Wednesday brought some welcome commitments on spending to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping over the next three years, but they fall short of our calls to bring Everyone In For Good. The crucial details...
26 Oct 2021 - 10:02am
In partnership with Housing Justice and on behalf of the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, Homeless Link are delighted to announce £3.8 million of Homelessness Transformation Funding has been awarded, £1 million of which is for...
25 Oct 2021 - 11:00am
Last November, Jo's blog on SWEP and winter provision was pretty clear that most areas were planning provision of single site accommodation to...
25 Oct 2021 - 11:00am
In the next blog of our Black History Month series, we hear from Dionne Williams about her lived experience of, and perspectives on, homelessness.