Drugs and Alcohol
Resources
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2023 Annual Review of Support for Single Homeless People in England
Homeless Link's annual survey of homelessness sector support tracks changes in the nature and availability of services, the support needs and circumstances of the people accessing services, and opportunities and challenges for the sector.
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New Psychoactive Substances (NPS)
Information and resources for frontline homelessness organisations on New Psychoactive Substances, including nitazenes and other synthetic opioids.
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2022 Annual Review of Support for Single Homeless People in England
The annual survey of services for people who at risk of homelessness shows an increase in demand for services, whilst the number of bed spaces is reducing. It highlights a growth in the number of people presenting with complex needs.
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Substance misuse toolkit for migrants experiencing homelessness
This toolkit aims to help non-UK nationals who are experiencing homelessness in London to access substance misuse treatment and support.
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Going Beyond: Homeless Link's practice podcast
Our podcast focusing on practice in the homelessness sector.
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Alcohol Use in Homelessness Services
Improving the housing and support offer for people who drink.
News
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Taking a moment can save a life
For International Overdose Awareness Day (31st August), we are asking homelessness services to take a moment to consider the risks of overdose for people who use drugs, and how staff can respond to reduce drug-related deaths.
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Housing First research highlights huge cross-sector impact
New research into the holistic long-term outcomes of Housing First strengthens the case for a national cross-departmental programme for people experiencing complex needs.
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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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Housing First needs greater cross-sector working to fulfil potential
Experts at the national Housing First Conference agreed that the approach should be recognised for what it is - a successful intervention for people experiencing complex disadvantage that goes far beyond simply addressing rough sleeping.
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New App to support people who use drugs
This guest blog from Luke O’Neil at Cranstoun describes changes in the UK drug scene and introduces a new mobile app that homelessness services can use to support clients.
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Good practice learning session: trauma-informed care
A free interactive session to meet our National Practice Development team and learn more about our good practice resources. This session will have a focus on trauma-informed care.
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Strengths-Based Practice: an introduction
Find out how working with people's strengths can make their experience of services more dignified, useful and empowering - and lead to better outcomes.
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Reflective Practice and resilience for frontline staff
Identify ways to build your resilience, learn from challenging situations, and use these skills to reduce the negative impact of stress in the workplace.
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Trauma-Informed for managers
This course will provide an overview of Complex Trauma and explore how a trauma-informed approach can be safely and effectively implemented by managers across their teams.
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Trauma-Informed: Theory and Principles
An introductory course for frontline staff exploring Complex Trauma and Trauma-Informed approaches.
Online Members £131pp, Non-Members £173pp