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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Funding and training available for Peer Support Workers and Peer Supervisors in the South East
Funding and training available for Peer Support Workers and Peer Supervisors in the South East
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Could you be our next Trustee? Board elections 2024
Nominations are now open for Homeless Link’s board of trustees to help shape our strategic direction.
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What can we expect from the new Government when it comes to homelessness?
In this blog our Policy Manager, Cat Tottie takes you through what Labour has prioritised so far, what more we can expect from manifestos, and how this aligns with our asks for the new Government as outlined in our new welcome briefings.
Forthcoming events at Homeless Link
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Rural Homelessness Community of Practice (Session 2)
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Suicide: prevention, intervention and post-incident protocols
This course is designed for those seeking understanding and confidence in helping people at risk of suicide, exploring prevention, post-incident protocols, and support for service users and staff after an incident.
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Balancing priorities for better wellbeing
A practical and inspirational take on wellbeing in relation to how we protect our time and set boundaries, so that we can effectively prioritise, set goals and manage our professional and personal sense of balance and wellbeing.
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Rights and Entitlements of Homeless EU Migrants
Online training session on the basic rights and entitlements of all non-UK nationals in the post-Brexit era for frontline workers in London.