Accommodation
Resources
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Providing pet-inclusive services
Guidance on the importance of being a pet-inclusive service, including a video discussing common misconceptions of pet-ownership and homelessness, with practical solutions to pet-inclusivity.
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Becoming a Registered Provider of Social Housing
Guidance on the stages of applying to be a Registered Provider of Social Housing, including details of what documentation is required at each stage.
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2024 Review of Support to End Homelessness
Our annual review of services addressing single homelessness in England provides vital evidence of the support provided by these services to inform policy and practice.
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Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act consultation: Homeless Link response
Homeless Link's response to Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act consultation
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Cuckooing and homelessness
A guide to cuckooing and why it is something that homeless services need to be watching out for.
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Understanding hoarding
Guidance on understanding hoarding including why people hoard, and how to support someone who has a hoarding issue.
News
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Government announces £84m of new homelessness funding
Government announces £84m of new homelessness funding. Homeless Link welcomes the funding as a step in the right direction. But asks for longer term commitments.
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Dogs Trust Christmas Parcels for homelessness services
A great initiative to secure gifts for four legged friends. Apply before October 8.
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All-Party Group backs Homeless Link’s campaign in new report
Homeless Link welcomes a new APPG report on ending homelessness, which backs a number of reforms we and our members have been advocating for several years
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Housing Benefit issues for supported accommodation providers: update
Some local authorities may be pre-empting the supported accommodation regulations. Read more here and tell us about your experience.
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The Impact of CRASH: Building hope through construction
A great organisation with the potential to give practical help to homelessness services.
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Have your say on a reformed Decent Homes Standard
The Government is currently consulting on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes. This could impact on providers of supported accommodation and other services that aim to end and prevent homelessness.
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Applying trauma-informed care in supported housing services
A free webinar to hear about the impact of applying trauma-informed care within supported housing services, featuring a premier of our new animation.
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Commissioners' Forum: Finding buildings for services
A free forum for Local Authority Commissioners of homelessness services, focused on discussing solutions to finding suitable buildings for supported housing services.
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Supported Housing Frontline Practice Forum: Identifying and responding to domestic abuse
A free interactive session for frontline workers in supported housing services focused on identifying and responding to domestic abuse.
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Practice Forum: Unlocking the Power of Pet Friendly Services
Join our free interactive session for people working in homelessness services to explore the benefits of pet-inclusive policies.
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Securing the Future of Housing First: Insights from Frontline Services
Join our free webinar to hear from three Housing First services as they share evaluation findings, highlighting successes, challenges, and practical recommendations for championing the model at a local level.
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CIH Level 3 Certificate in Providing Homelessness Services
online For Homeless Link members: £1095. For non-members: £1360. Some subsidies are available. See information page.