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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Current trends in illicit drug use
This webinar will provide an overview of the impact and themes from COVID-19 on drug use and supply, including casestudies and how to utilise a COVID-19 harm reduction approach.
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Naloxone in homelessness services
Guidance for managers of homelessness accommodation services on using naloxone to prevent overdose deaths.
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.