Communicable diseases
Resources
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Tuberculosis
Guidance on tuberculosis including who is at risk, symptoms, treatment, and how homelessness services can support those affected.
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Hepatitis C
Guidance on Hepatitis C including information on how it is transmitted, treatment, and what homelessness services can do to support at-risk groups.
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COVID-19 General Guidance & Resources
Guidance on COVID-19 testing and vaccination in homelessness settings over the winter period, with links to specialist organisations for further information and guidance on different aspects of COVID-19.
News
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Free flu jabs for people experiencing homelessness
People experiencing homelessness will now be offered a free flu vaccination on the NHS, beginning in Autumn 2026.
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New data shows TB cases in England rose by 13.6% in 2024
The UKHSA has published new data which shows reported notifications of Tuberculosis (TB) in England increasing by 13.6% in 2024, compared to the previous year.
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Mpox and homelessness
The UKHSA has produced some useful resources on understanding Mpox, including information about having conversations about Mpox with at-risk individuals, and what to do should a case be suspected.
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People who are currently or have previously injected drugs urged to order a free Hep C testing kit
Homelessness services should support people at risk of acquiring Hep C to order a free test.
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Start date of autumn COVID-19 vaccine programme brought forward
The Department of Health and Social Care have announced that this year’s autumn flu and Covid-19 vaccine programmes will start on the 11th September.
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Commissioners' Forum: Substance misuse issues in commissioned services
A free interactive session for Local Authority Commissioners of Homelessness Services. This session will focus on discussing how to address substance misuse issues that arise in commissioned services.
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Drug and alcohol awareness
Introducing our comprehensive drug and alcohol awareness course tailored specifically for homelessness services. The course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify, approach, and assist individuals struggling with drug and alcohol use and dependency.
Online Members £145pp, Non-Members £185pp