Rough Sleeping

A toolkit to help local authorities and homelessness service providers develop suitable responses during the winter and periods of severe weather.

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.

Local authority leads and snapshot estimate coordinators should follow this guidance to plan and execute their annual rough sleeping snapshot estimate, and have it verified by Homeless Link ready for online submission to MHCLG no later than Friday 6th December 2024.

Case studies from different London boroughs who adapted their support for people sleeping rough during periods of extreme heat.

Information and guidance on supporting people experiencing homelessness during hot weather, including recognising heat-related illnesses and how to keep cool in the heat.