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A new Government review is seeking to understand the experiences of LGBTQ Veterans
Lee Buss Blair, a Director of Riverside Housing, talks about his own personal experience of being gay in the military and how this can lead to veterans facing homelessness. He encourages members and their clients to respond to a new government inquiry. -
New member: Hope Projects
We're delighted to welcome Hope Projects as a new member of Homeless Link! Hope Projects provide housing for asylum seekers experiencing homelessness and destitution in Birmingham and the Black Country, as well as grants for food and essentials, and legal advice to challenge flawed asylum refusals. -
Government launches cost of living resources and toolkit
This week, the Government launched their 'Help for Households' toolkit. -
Podcast: Social enterprise @ Crisis UK
Final episode in the podcast series examines the work done by Crisis UK to promote social enterprise in an interview with Liz Choonara. -
Homeless Link and Caritas Anchor House meet with Stephen Timms MP
The meeting covered a range of topics, including work to better support non-UK nationals experiencing homelessness -
New member: The Good Economy
We're delighted to welcome The Good Economy as a new member of Homeless Link! The Good Economy Partnership (TGE) is an impact advisory firm dedicated to enhancing the role of business and finance in inclusive and sustainable development. -
Update on Leicester’s Respite Rooms Project
Read about the inspiring work of Leicester’s Respite Rooms project in this guest blog. They are on target to support 80-100 women in their first year of operation. -
New job post: Outreach Officer, The Bridge
The Bridge are currently looking for 3 full-time Outreach Officers to join their team. -
New job post: Head of Communications, St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
St-Martin-in-the-Fields are recruiting for a Head of Communications. The main purpose of the role is to develop and deliver integrated communications and media strategy. -
Homeless Link labels new statistics showing no fault evictions increased by 142% on the previous year as "extremely worrying"
Homeless Link responds to the latest statutory homelessness statistics, showing a big jump in private sector evictions. -
New job post: Senior Research Manager, Homeless Link
Homeless Link are seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead on the development & implementation of our research consultancy strategy, supporting our members and other stakeholders to access high quality research skills and support. -
Will the turbulence in Westminster scupper promised rental reform?
The Government has promised to bring in wide ranging reforms of the private rental sector. Campaigns Manager Nye Jones analyses how the turbulence in Westminster may affect this process. -
DLUHC announces new Night Shelter Transformation Fund working with Homeless Link and Housing Justice
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced a new Night Shelter Transformation Fund of up to £10million in grants. The Night Shelter Transformation Fund is administered by DLUHC, working in partnership with Homeless Link and Housing Justice who will provide support to prospective applicants and grant holders. -
New member: Emmaus South Manchester
We're delighted to welcome Emmaus South Manchester as a new member of Homeless Link! Emmaus South Manchester is an independent local homelessness charity, part of a wider national federation and international Emmaus movement. -
‘Where do you go? There’s nowhere’: Developing safe accommodation options for domestic abuse survivors
As Fulfilling Lives South East closes it's doors, Systems Change Project Assistant Emily Page shares insights from their projects addressing the lack of access to safe accommodation for domestic abuse survivors with multiple and complex needs. -
Simple tips for services to better support veterans experiencing homelessness
Lee Buss Blair, Director at Riverside Housing Operation, writes about what more services can do to engage and support veterans. -
Homeless Link announces the winners of its annual Excellence Awards
Homeless Link has today announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. -
Co-production in action in Luton
To celebrate Co-production Week, Matthew Bushnell from Mary Seacole Housing Association shares the experience of co-production in Luton where experts by experience, commissioners and service providers have been working together to support the Local Authority to draft a new strengths-based specification for their commissioned housing-related support services. -
New research reveals how Local Authorities can, and should, do more for migrants with no recourse to public funds.
NACCOM’s Community Research volunteer group has been working with Homeless Link to explore experiences of accessing support from local authorities throughout the pandemic. Following the publication of the project report, the Community Researchers share their thoughts on its findings and recommendations. -
Why it's important to have a gendered approach to Housing First
Reflections on the learnings of the second year evaluation of Westminster VAWG Housing First