Exempt Accommodation
Resources
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Becoming a Registered Provider of Social Housing
Guidance on the stages of applying to be a Registered Provider of Social Housing, including details of what documentation is required at each stage.
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Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act consultation: Homeless Link response
Homeless Link's response to Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act consultation
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Preventing evictions and abandonment
Practical guidance for people working in supported accommodation settings to prevent evictions and abandonments.
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Supported Housing and Housing Benefit
Watch our webinar on an introduction to Housing Benefit for accommodation service providers.
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Our Manifesto to End Homelessness
With a general election looming in 2024, we have published our manifesto to end homelessness. Drawn from from our unique position as the membership body for over 800 homelessness organisations across England. It builds on work with our members, on engagement with specialists and experts and on the rich body of evidence on what works to end homelessness, outlining our core ambitions of the next government.
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Webinar: Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill with Bob Blackman MP
In this webinar recording, we hear from Bob Blackman MP on the regulation of supported exempt accommodation and what it means for supported accommodation providers.
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Government confirms next steps for Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act
Homeless Link initial reaction to the Support Housing Act consultation response
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Supported Housing Regulations: what do I need to know?
An overview of the key supported housing regulations and timescales.
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Government publishes guidance on Supported Housing strategies
Ahead of publishing a full response to the Supported Accommodation Regulatory Oversight Act Consultation, the government has published guidance for local authorities on how to create a local supported accommodation strategy. Homeless Link consultants can support this process.
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A different approach to TA?
A guest blog from Homeless Link Member EMH about their trial in north west Leicestershire.
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The Power of Language: Why words matter in Supported Accommodation
A blog from the Ferry Project about how trauma informed conversations and motivational interviewing can deliver better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.
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Housing Benefit issues for supported accommodation providers: update
Some local authorities may be pre-empting the supported accommodation regulations. Read more here and tell us about your experience.
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Under One Roof 2026
A two-day conference bringing the homelessness sector together for learning, connection, and practical action. Reflect on 25 years of impact, explore today’s challenges, and shape the future of homelessness services alongside colleagues, partners, and sector leaders from across the country.
The Orchard Hotel and Restaurant, East Midlands Conference Centre, Beeston Lane, Nottingham NG7 2RJ -
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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Balancing priorities and boundaries for better wellbeing
A practical and inspirational take on wellbeing in relation to how we protect our time and set boundaries, so that we can effectively prioritise, set goals and manage our professional and personal sense of balance and wellbeing.
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Facilitation skills
This course is perfect for new facilitators or those wanting to polish their skills, offering a journey from basic principles to advanced facilitation techniques. Participants from various sectors, including homelessness and voluntary sectors, will find this training particularly helpful in improving their ability to lead engaging and inclusive sessions.
Homeless Link, Minories House, 2-5 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ Members £170pp, Non-Members £210pp -
Psychologically informed management training series
This training series will equip managers, team leaders and emerging supervisors in the homelessness and supported housing sector with the skills, confidence and mindset to lead with compassion and clarity. You will connect with peers, share good practice, and reflect on what psychologically informed management looks like day to day.
Online Members £490pp, Non-Members £740pp