Street Outreach
Resources
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Rough sleeping verification
Read the write up of findings from our focus group on rough sleeping verification and other pathways into rough sleeper services.
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Outreach Learning Forum: Resources
Presentation recordings & slides from the Outreach Learning Forum: a series of interactive, online sessions aimed at rough sleeping outreach workers, to increase knowledge of how to support individuals with complex needs. Topics covered include: learning disabilities, brain injury, self-neglect and mental health.
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Preparing for hot weather
This webinar showcases new heat-related health guidance to support people experiencing homelessness, including information on hot weather SWEP.
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Ending Rough Sleeping Data Framework: Webinar
This webinar with Centre for Homelessness Impact (CHI) discusses the new Rough Sleeping Data Framework & provides concrete examples of how it is already working well for the local authorities that have piloted the framework.
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Supporting individuals during hot weather
Read our guidance and case studies on supporting people experiencing homelessness during heatwaves.
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Response to Government consultation on replacing the Vagrancy Act
Homeless Link's response to the Government's consultation on replacing the Vagrancy Act
News
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New research reveals how Local Authorities can, and should, do more for migrants with no recourse to public funds.
NACCOM’s Community Research volunteer group has been working with Homeless Link to explore experiences of accessing support from local authorities throughout the pandemic. Following the publication of the project report, the Community Researchers share their thoughts on its findings and recommendations.
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Homeless Link responds to “encouraging” figures which show a fall in rough sleeping in London
Homeless Link's Response to the 2021-22 Annual CHAIN figures, showing a reduction in the number of people rough sleeping in London.
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StreetLink community spotlight - Amy Blackburn
Amy Blackburn is a Volunteer working on StreetLink's referral line. She writes about how volunteering helps her feel like she's making a difference.
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Why we need to work together to spread the word about StreetLink
Our new survey found two thirds of adults wouldn’t feel confident in knowing the best way to help some sleeping rough. Raising awareness of StreetLink can change this.
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What is next in the mission to end rough sleeping
As we move out of lockdown, Fiona Colley, Director of StreetLink, discusses the picture of rough sleeping in England, the support available to people and what will happen next as StreetLink works alongside other services to help end rough sleeping.
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How can we work together to support people sleeping rough this winter?
With pandemic restrictions lifting, many homelessness organisations are already reporting a rising number of people sleeping rough. Fiona Colley, Director of StreetLink talks about how members of the public can play a role in supporting people sleeping rough this winter.