Knowledge Hub

Young people’s experiences of homelessness vary. They are shaped by their own experiences of, and other people’s reactions to their circumstances and identity. These resources provide advice and information the services can use to tailor the support they offer to young people.

Psychologically Informed environments are designed and delivered in a way that takes into account the emotional and psychological needs of the individuals using them. These resources consider what this means for young people.

Explore how services can develop a gender-informed approach, in order to improve outcomes for the women they support.

When services are designed without considering how to cater to the diverse needs of people they support, those needs are often hidden.

How can services get the best from volunteers?

How can homelessness services support residents who use drugs, while remaining within the law?

This briefing outlines the Universal Credit Easement Policy, how to request an easement, and provides a letter template for homelessness services to use when advocating for a client to obtain an easement on their claim.

This document sets out a range of steps to help you set up or review your local multi-agency meetings and structures. We hope it will help you to improve joint working locally.

People experiencing homelessness can be particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. There are many reasons for this, including insecure or overcrowded living situations, underlying health conditions and distrust of healthcare providers.

A case study of how Homeless Link supported Reading Borough Council to consulta with stakeholders over the future of their Rough Sleeping Initiative Programme 2022-25. The case study details the approach taken and the outcomes.

Guidance for voluntary sector organisations in England.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced £3 million (£1m Capital and £2m Revenue) of transformation funding for the homelessness, faith, community and voluntary sector to provide the safest possible accommodation (individual rooms / self-contained).