CHAIN
CHAIN is a multi-agency database recording information about people sleeping rough and the wider street population in London. The system, which is commissioned and funded by the Mayor of London and managed by Homeless Link, represents the UK's most detailed and comprehensive source of information about rough sleeping.
Find out moreRough Sleeper Count
Every year local authorities across England must make a count or estimate of the number of people who are sleeping rough in their area. Homeless Link is funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to support local authorities to do this and to verify their counts or estimates.
Read more hereLondon Atlas of Street Homelessness
Homeless Link works with the London Housing Federation to produce an annual interactive map of London's Homelessness Services. It includes overlay maps of numbers of rough sleepers and the types and scale of service available in each borough, in addition to showing historical trends.
Visit the Atlas nowHomeless England
Homeless England is the most comprehensive database of services for people facing homelessness in England. With a geolocation search it helps people contact the best local services for their needs.
Visit Homeless EnglandHealth Needs Audit
We carry out regular research and produce a toolkit so the health needs of homeless populations can be assessed.
Read more hereLatest news
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Launch of consultation to expand access to naloxone
The government has announced proposals to widen access to naloxone, launching a UK-wide consultation that will run until 9th March 2026.
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Updates on asylum move-on period
Important information for services about the rights of people leaving asylum accommodation, in the light of the latest government announcements and court cases.
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Creating Cultures of Collective Care
A New Year member blog from Framework packed with practical ideas on how you can support colleagues and clients with their mental wellbeing in 2026.
Forthcoming events at Homeless Link
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Discover In-Form
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Health Check Your In-Form System
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In-Form User Hub
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Innovation Forum - supporting staff wellbeing
Join us for the second of Homeless Link's new series of Innovation Forums. This workshop-style event will introduce you to new and interesting frameworks for supporting staff wellbeing as well as giving you space to generate ideas relevant to your workplace alongside peers from across the sector.