Knowledge Hub

This page contains guidance for organisations looking to put together policies and procedures to manage the risk and impact of suicide.

Six 30-minute videos for frontline staff working in homelessness services on safeguarding adults and young people facing multiple disadvantage (multiple and/or complex needs) including sessions on the Care Act, non-UK nationals, mental capacity, care leavers, prison leavers and hospital discharge

This podcast and posters provide homelessness workers with advice on a range of ways to improve clients’ A&E experiences.

Resources for homelessness service staff who might have conversations with clients with suicidal thoughts. Printed materials and video tutorials.

Our podcast focusing on practice in the homelessness sector.

Guidance on Safeguarding Adults Reviews, including what they are, why to conduct them, the process, and learning from previous reviews.

Guidance on how to support people accessing homelessness services to request an assessment under the Care Act, how eligibility for social care is determined, and what happens once a decision is made.

Check out our free bitesize e-learning series on mental health and homelessness for people working in frontline homelessness services.

Guidance on safeguarding adults, including how to raise a safeguarding alert and the role of Safeguarding Adults Boards.

Guidance on understanding hoarding including why people hoard, and how to support someone who has a hoarding issue.

Publications and videos covering talking to people with suicidal thoughts, improving prevention policies, and supporting staff dealing with suicidal clients.

Following the publication of our guidance Safeguarding children and young people, this webinar will explore actions individuals and organisations can take to implement effective safeguarding practices.