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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New podcast episode released on making services more inclusive for LGBTQ+ people
As LGBTQ+ history month kicks off, our final episode of our latest Going Beyond podcast series with Stonewall Housing has been released today.
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LGBTQ+ History Month: understanding the intersection of queer identity and homelessness
For LGBTQ+ History month, we highlight the ongoing challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness face, and share our resources for making services more inclusive.
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London rough sleeping numbers still shocking
Homeless Link responds to the publication of CHAIN rough sleeping data for London
Forthcoming events at Homeless Link
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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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Annual Members' Meeting 2024
An online session for our members to hear about Homeless Link’s work over the last year and our future plans. We will also announce the results of our recent Board Elections.
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Discover In-Form
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Modular housing: a solution to ending homelessness?
Come along to our free webinar exploring Modular and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a means of ending homelessness.