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Support for the People of Ukraine
The war in Ukraine and the desperate attempts by millions of Ukrainian people to flee to safety has filled us all with horror. In this blog we set out some of the facts about the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, we highlight some challenges and ask for your input. -
How homeless services can engage candidates standing at the upcoming local elections
Over 4,000 council seats are up for election on May 5th. The run-up to the election is the perfect time to engage candidates, possibly benefitting your service now and in the future. -
Why celebrating success is vital for the homelessness sector
With applications open for the Homeless Link Excellence Awards, new judge Jo Prestidge – Homeless Link’s Head of National Practice Development - explains why she's proud to be judging this year's competition and why we need to celebrate more. -
The response to StreetLink’s appeal shows people truly care about rough sleeping
With the cost of living crisis starting to take hold, Director of StreetLink Fiona Colley writes about why she’s thankful for the commitment of StreetLink’s supporters. -
Homeless Link warns that the Chancellor’s Spring Statement will do little to prevent a rise in homelessness
Homeless Link responds to The Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement, warning that the the lack of focus on increasing welfare in line with inflation means the measures announced will do little to prevent a rise in homelessness. -
How can we ensure that enterprise and trading is fair for people experiencing homelessness? Survey responses needed
New research commissioned by Homeless Link explores how social enterprise and organisations with trading activities can ensure that the way they work is fair for those involved. -
Homeless Link to take over the management of the homelessness database CHAIN
From April 2022, Homeless Link will be taking over the management of the Combined Homelessness and Information Network system. -
Learning Gathered from Immigration Advice for Rough Sleepers Fund
Learning from the Immigration Advice for Rough Sleepers Fund has shown the importance of integrated immigration advice and homelessness services. -
The Passage Modern Slavery Service Annual Report 2020/2021
Since September 2020, The Passage has been piloting its Modern Slavery Navigator project. In this blog, Dr Julia Tomas explores the findings of The Passage's Modern Slavery Service Annual Report 2020/2021. -
Learning from Advantaged Thinking to provide person-led support
Leading consultant on Advantaged Thinking, Colin Falconer, is working alongside Homeless Link as we develop our resources on strengths-based working. -
Groundswell and St Basils launch youth vaccine campaign
Groundswell and St Basils have joined forces to co-produce an information campaign to encourage uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine among young people experiencing homelessness. Becky Evans, Fundraising and Communications Manager at Groundswell tells us more. -
Everyone In for Good: Joint call for investment in long-term solutions to end homelessness
We have joined Centrepoint, National Housing Federation and Shelter to call for investment in long-term solutions to end homelessness. -
Co-Production in Action
This National Co-production Week we’d like to take the opportunity to tip our caps to the many Homeless Link members leading the way in co-producing services. -
Finding new ways to provide gender-informed support
To provide the best possible gender-informed support for women experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, The Society of St James formed crucial partnerships with humanitarian organisations. -
Some short-term wins, but Budget fails to address root causes or offer meaningful route to ending homelessness
Wednesday’s Budget announcements showed Government has been listening to some of the sector’s key demands, with key wins for young people experiencing homelessness and Universal Credit (UC) claimants. -
New templates to help recruitment
We have worked with our members to build a bank of job descriptions to help you recruit for key roles in the sector. -
Beyond emergency measures: preventing homelessness by building on Everyone In
The Housing, Communities and Local Government select committee has today (31 March 2021) published a new report on homelessness and renting, Protecting the homeless and the private rented sector: MHCLG’s response to Covid-19. -
Safeguarding people sleeping rough: developing practice from lessons learned
During Safeguarding Adult’s Week 2021, we are pleased to share a new resource based on the learning and recommendations from Safeguarding Adults Reviews, and refreshed resources on the legal frameworks to protect those at risk, so that we can work together to reduce serious harm and death of those sleeping rough. -
Vaccination Frontline
Melissa Kerschen, Senior Comms Manager at Glass Door Homeless Charity, shares their experiences of access to the Covid-19 vaccine at their central London hostels. -
What, how and why we need to address LGBTQ+ youth homelessness
Bex Shorunke, Senior Media Officer at akt writes about the importance of recognising the diversity of young people experiencing homelessness and the specific experiences of young people from LGBTQ+ groups found in their new research.