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This blog summarises the evidence we presented to the Casey Commission, laying out how a social care focus could help transform the homelessness system for the better.

Ahead of publishing a full response to the Supported Accommodation Regulatory Oversight Act Consultation, the government has published guidance for local authorities on how to create a local supported accommodation strategy. Homeless Link consultants can support this process.

Homeless Link will host an online workshop on behalf of the UK Right to Food Commission on 16 March.

In this episode of the Going Beyond podcast, we speak to Dr Caroline Shulman, Senior Clinical Fellow (Homelessness and Palliative Care) at Pathway and Charlotte Wake, Project Manager at The Harm Reduction Service, part of The Whitechapel Centre.

Our comment piece for Inside Housing discusses how our Unhealthy State of Homelessness report can help ensure the government’s strategy breaks the cycle of worsening ill health and homelessness.

Homeless Link comment on reports of growing number of refugees facing homelessness

We’re proud to announce that our newest programme, Aspiring Leaders, has been approved as ILM Recognised by ILM, the UK’s leading specialist provider of leadership qualifications.

A guest blog from Homeless Link Member EMH about their trial in north west Leicestershire.

Researcher appointed to deliver qualitative research and a learning study on how organisations that work to end homelessness, experience and navigate social investment.

Kate Pitt, GP, writes about the growing rates of liver disease, how it disproportionately affects people experiencing homelessness, and shares a new resource developed to support frontline workers.

We are delighted to welcome Upbeat Communities as a new member of Homeless Link!

Important information for services about the rights of people leaving asylum accommodation, in the light of the latest government announcements and court cases.

The quarterly figures from CHAIN for October-December have been published. 4,841 people were recorded as sleeping rough in the capital an increase of 5% on the same period in the previous year.

Today, we launch our new animation to show the difference trauma-informed care can make in supported housing services.

Six Trusts across England, Scotland and Wales are awarding funds to support hundreds of good causes thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery. All Trusts support the same causes; preventing or reducing the impact of poverty, supporting marginalised groups and/or tackling inequality and improving mental health.

In this episode we discuss how homelessness services can ensure they are anti-racist and culturally competent.

Funding available via The Fore

The government has announced proposals to widen access to naloxone, launching a UK-wide consultation that will run until 9th March 2026.

A New Year member blog from Framework packed with practical ideas on how you can support colleagues and clients with their mental wellbeing in 2026.

A cold snap has been predicted for some areas of the country over the next few days. This is a reminder of Homeless Link's guidance for severe weather (SWEP) protocols. The guidance was last updated in October 2025 and tells local authorities and the voluntary sector what steps should be taken.