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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Home Office confirms that evictions from asylum accommodation will pause when SWEP is activated
From the 18th November 2024, with immediate effect, the Home Office has confirmed that evictions of individuals from asylum accommodation will pause for a period of up to, but no more than, 3 days when Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is activated by a Local Authority.
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New member: Fighting Homelessness CIC
We're delighted to welcome Fighting Homelessness CIC as a new member of Homeless Link!
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New podcast series on social enterprises released today
In Episode 1, we speak to Jordan from Arc Inspire and Tim from HomeLess Made. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how they work with participants, including how they manage tensions, and transitions into paid employment.
Forthcoming events at Homeless Link
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Conflict management: handling violence and aggression
Learn how to safely manage and de-escalate volatile situations and resolve conflict.
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Staff Supervision skills
Improve your supervision skills to benefit your staff team and improve the performance of your service. As a manager or supervisor this course will help you to develop your staff through regular formal supervision, leading to improved outcomes for your organisation.
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Housing First Fidelity Framework: self-reflection tool action plans
Community of Practice for Housing First practitioners and managers focused on using the new Housing First fidelity assurance framework.
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Housing Options for Non-UK Rough Sleepers
This training is for those working with non-UK rough sleepers to look at the housing options which may be available.