Rough Sleeping
Resources
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Climate Change and Homelessness
Guidance on the health impacts of severe weather for people experiencing homelessness, alongside practice recommendations for responding to increasingly frequent severe weather.
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Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate (Photo ID for voting)
This briefing outlines the process of applying for a Voter Authority Certificate. It is important that frontline workers in homelessness services and local authorities are aware of the process of application, so they are able to support individuals to exercise their right to vote.
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SWEP and winter provision
Guidance and information to help local authorities and homelessness service providers develop suitable responses during the winter and periods of severe weather.
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Guidance for rough sleeping outreach services and volunteers
Guidance for frontline staff and managers working in rough sleeping outreach services and a printable information leaflet for new or existing volunteers for outreach services.
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Service responses to hot weather
Case studies from different London boroughs who adapted their support for people sleeping rough during periods of extreme heat.
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Tracking progress towards ending rough sleeping: a webinar on insights and new indicators
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All of government must take responsibility to break the cycle of homelessness
Mixed stats from CHAIN and from MHCLG show different trends in homelessness numbers. Read Homeless Link's response.
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Rural idyll or hidden deprivation
In this blog, Viv from our National Practice Development team explores some of the challenges of supporting people experiencing homelessness in rural areas.
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Atlas of Homelessness Services in London - 2026 release now online!
This invaluable resource has been completely updated for 2026 by Homeless Link and funded by the London Homelessness Foundation.
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Expanding the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census in the North East
The Women’s Homelessness Alliance North East discuss their participation in the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census and the importance of this work.
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Cold weather guidance
A cold snap has been predicted for some areas of the country over the next few days. This is a reminder of Homeless Link's guidance for severe weather (SWEP) protocols. The guidance was last updated in October 2025 and tells local authorities and the voluntary sector what steps should be taken.
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New qualification recognising outreach workers
We’re excited to announce that the CIH Level 3 Certificate in Rough Sleeping Outreach Services is on the way.
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SWEP: more than just temperature
A free webinar exploring the impact of climate change on homelessness, in particular, the planning and delivery of SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol).
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Learning from the North East: Making the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census Happen
This free practice forum will hear from the services involved in the Women's Rough Sleeping Census in the North East, how they got started, lessons learned and recommendations for others who are interested in taking part but don't know where to start.
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Rough Sleeping Conference: Turning the tide
Join us to explore practical ways to support people sleeping rough and work together to reduce rough sleeping across the country.
County Hall, London, SE1 7PB From £175