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Guardian reports on Homeless Link survey
New statistics show the rising costs are taking their toll on the homelessness sector
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Third episode of new series of Going Beyond podcast with Ben Neal
This is the third episode of the second series of Going Beyond, a podcast for people working in the homelessness sector.
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Energy Bill Discount Scheme: More uncertainty and less support leaves the sector vulnerable
The Government has announced changes to the way it will support energy bills of businesses and charities. This blog outlines the changes and their likely impact.
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New episode of Going Beyond podcast with Andy Phee
This is the second episode of the second series of Going Beyond, a podcast for people working in the homelessness sector.
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Homeless Link signs joint letter calling for greater energy support for charities
Homeless Link signs joint letter reacting to the Government's decision to reduce energy support for charities from April.
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Advocating to protect local homelessness budgets
A toolkit to support homelessness organisations wanting to advocate to protect local homelessness budgets
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Second series of our Going Beyond podcast launches
This is the first episode of the second series of Going Beyond, a podcast for people working in the homelessness sector.
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Routes to access Asylum Initial Accommodation for people experiencing homelessness
The Home Office’s homelessness and Asylum and Protection Intake and Accommodation teams have produced this information note detailing the routes to access accommodation for asylum seekers who are rough sleeping after being released on Immigration Bail from Manston immigration centre.
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Leading homelessness organisations warn of devastating impact of not extending energy support
32 homelessness organisations write to Energy Secretary Grant Shapps
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It’s time to start prioritising our wellbeing at work
Between May and June 2022, Homeless Link carried out a workforce survey with its 900 members, receiving over 1300 responses from across England from a combination of managers and frontline staff.
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Homeless Link in the press in December
With the current news focus on cold winter provision, Homeless Link and StreetLink have featured in several recent press articles.
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Government consultation on accommodation standards for looked after children and care leavers opens
In early 2023 the Government will lay the final set of regulations to implement these reforms to the sector. This consultation seeks views on the details of the standards and inspection framework.
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Housing First in England – beyond a pilot?
The Government's homelessness strategy and Rough Sleeping Initiative funding have put Housing First on more secure footing.
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How to help someone sleeping rough in freezing weather
Press release explaining the best approaches to helping people who are sleeping rough during cold weather.
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New Research: Homelessness and Black Minoritised Ethnic Communities in the UK
An important new report from Heriot-Watt University in partnership with Race on the Agenda, is an essential read in order to fully grasp the harrowing inequalities faced by Black, Asian and other marginalised ethnic groups in the UK, together with their experiences of homelessness.
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Rise in deaths of people experiencing homelessness is 'shameful'
Homeless Link responds to ONS statistics on deaths of homeless people in England and Wales: 2021 registrations, published on 23 November 2022.
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The Autumn Statement. Some relief, but the homelessness sector still at risk
Homeless Link's analysis of the Autumn statement finds some relief for vulnerable people. But we have some major concerns about longer terms challenges for the homelessness sector.
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Homeless Link responds to Autumn Statement
Our response to the Government's Autumn Statement.
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Homeless Link calls on the Government to uplift homelessness funding in line with inflation
As we look ahead to the release of the Autumn Statement this Thursday 17th November, Homeless Link is calling on the Government to uplift homelessness funding in line with inflation.
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Trans awareness week: a time of reflection, celebration and raising awareness
Trans awareness week allows for a time of reflection, celebration and to come together to raise awareness and highlight the issues faced by trans, non-binary and gender diverse people. This week gives us an opportunity to give a platform to the lives of trans people and learn about what it means to be trans.