Enforcement and begging
Resources
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SWEP and winter provision toolkit
A toolkit to help local authorities and homelessness service providers develop suitable responses during the winter and periods of severe weather.
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Guidance for rough sleeping outreach services and volunteers
Guidance for frontline staff and managers working in rough sleeping outreach services and a printable information leaflet for new or existing volunteers for outreach services.
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Service responses to hot weather
Case studies from different London boroughs who adapted their support for people sleeping rough during periods of extreme heat.
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Supporting individuals during hot weather
Information and guidance on supporting people experiencing homelessness during hot weather, including recognising heat-related illnesses and how to keep cool in the heat.
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Principles for Rough Sleeping Outreach
This document details the core principles required for designing and delivering rough sleeping outreach services in England.
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Rough sleeping verification
Read the write up of findings from our focus group on rough sleeping verification and other pathways into rough sleeper services.
News
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News
Homeless Link welcomes confirmation on rough sleeping decriminalisation
The government has announced it is scrapping the Vagrancy Act. Read the details and Homeless Link's response.
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News
Replacing the Vagrancy Act?
The Government has asked for views on a replacement for the Vagrancy Act. Homeless Link consulted our members and this is a summary of our findings.
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Supported Housing Managers Practice Forum: Debriefing & Reflective Practice
Join our Practice Forum for managers in supported housing services. This session will focus on critical incident debriefing and reflective practice.
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Health and Homelessness Conference: The Unhealthy State of Homelessness
Join expert speakers and sector colleagues to consider links between health and homelessness, hear the latest data, and share good practice.
America Square Conference Centre - London (EC3N 2LB) From £125 -
Race, ethnicity and experiences of homelessness
This course will equip you with knowledge and skills to respond proactively to the complex issues linked to race, ethnicity and homelessness.
Online Members £135pp, Non-Members £175pp