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Read about the development of our new National Homelessness Skills Framework, a tool for people who are thinking of joining the sector, those wishing to develop their skills within their current role, and for managers and HR/recruitment leads to support staff development.

New research by Homeless Link, Cardiff University and Heriot-Watt University reveals gaps and opportunities in locally-led homelessness prevention.

As the government brings forward early prison release, Vicky Album looks at the implications for the homelessness sector and explores some of the better practice that can be adopted to prevent prison leavers becoming homeless.

For International Overdose Awareness Day (31st August), we are asking homelessness services to take a moment to consider the risks of overdose for people who use drugs, and how staff can respond to reduce drug-related deaths.

Our policy team are in close contact with MHCLG about the delayed consultation. Find out the latest position in this blog.

Shelter is looking to interview Black and Black mixed heritage people in England who have tried to access a social home – successfully or unsuccessfully.

The impact of migration on homelessness is the elephant in the room. Having issued a new policy briefing, Homeless Link and NACCOM are now asking organisations to engage with their MPs and start the conversation.

Grants to organisations working to support and advocate for and with Londoners in temporary accommodation.

Latest statistics show more evidence that England is in a homelessness epidemic, with Homeless Link calling for urgent action.

Join our free webinar, in partnership with Clinks, to hear about how best to support people who will be leaving prison early through the early release scheme.

A statement from Homeless Link CEO Rick Henderson on the riots and attacks on hostels over the last weekend.

Quaker Housing Trust is providing funding through its Best Practice Grants and Main Grants and Loans for small registered charities that provide homes.

The briefing is supported by over 70 organisations and will be used to work with the new Government to reduce homelessness among non-UK nationals.

Homeless Link responds to the CHAIN Q1 2024/25 rough sleeping statistics

The DWP has started a process to move all claimants of legacy benefits onto Universal Credit. This blog gives advice to homelessness services on how to support people through this transition.

Homeless Link's Director of Social Change Fiona Colley reflects on what the Chancellor's recent announcements could mean for the funding of the homelessness sector.

Nominations are now open for Homeless Link’s board of trustees to help shape our strategic direction.

Funding and training available for Peer Support Workers and Peer Supervisors in the South East

In this blog our Policy Manager, Cat Tottie takes you through what Labour has prioritised so far, what more we can expect from manifestos, and how this aligns with our asks for the new Government as outlined in our new welcome briefings.

In this blog, Groundswell tell us about their new charter which sets out their asks for the new government.