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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News
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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Day Services Practice Forum - trauma-informed safety
Join our Practice Forum for those working in, leading or commissioning Day Services. This forum will focus on applying trauma-informed practice to create a safe environment and reduce exclusions.
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Day Services Practice Forum : trauma-informed buildings
Join our Practice Forum for those working in, running or commissioning Day Services. This session will focus on how to apply a trauma-informed lens to your bulding.
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Supported Housing Managers Practice Forum: the intake process
A free interactive session for managers of supported housing services exploring how changes to policies and procedures during the intake process, can impact how someone settles into their accommodation.
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Supported Housing Frontline Practice Forum: the intake process
A free interactive session for frontline workers in supported housing services, focused on how we can ensure the intake process (how someone is welcomed into a service) is trauma-informed.
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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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Good Practice Learning Session: strengths-based practice
A free interactive session with our National Practice Development team, with a focus on sharing our resources on strengths-based practice.
Online Free