Latest news on Health and Social Care
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Using In-Form to understand the relationship between health and homelessness
Cate Standing-Tattersall from the Homeless Link Research Team tells us about a groundbreaking new research project and how your service can be part of it.
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Study: effectiveness of AI-powered wrist-worn device to detect early overdose signs
Chris Rintoul, Head of Harm Reduction at Cranstoun writes about an ongoing feasibility study they have funded, looking at the effectiveness of a Wearable Overdose Detection Device and Alert System to detect early signs of overdose.
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Annual review of support to end homelessness reveals a sector stretched to the limits
Homeless Link launches its annual research report exploring trends in support for single homelessness.
Can you respond to the ONS consultation on homelessness death statistics?
The ONS is proposing to cease production of the annual homelessness death statistics. The statistics offer an overview of deaths of people experiencing homelessness in England and Wales. This is collected through use of death registration records and primarily capture information on people who were sleeping rough or living in homelessness accommodation at the time of their death.
The ONS is currently consulting on the proposal and want to hear the value of these statistics on the sector before they make a final decision.
We know that members do not always have time to respond to consultations, but feel that our membership – including smaller members with limited influencing resource – have a great deal of insight to add to this conversation that we are keen is presented to ONS. Therefore, we've created an easy to use toolkit to help you respond and preserve these valuable statistics.
Latest Resources on Health and Social Care
These are some of the latest resources that you might find useful
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Supporting people who use drugs
Updated: 01/8/25
Information and guidance on supporting people who use drugs, including how homelessness services can provide support, drug treatment pathways, and example organisational drugs policies.
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Improving access to dental care for people experiencing homelessness
Updated: 18/7/25
Report by the Homeless Health Consortium to explore ways to improve access to dental care for people experiencing homelessness.
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Naloxone in homelessness services
Updated: 07/7/25
Guidance on naloxone, including spotting the signs of overdose, how to acquire naloxone, and information regarding staff training.