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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Challenging stigma and sharing stories: final episode of series 6 of the Going Beyond podcast
In the final episode of this series of the Going Beyond podcast, we speak to Darren Murinas, Founder and CEO of Expert Citizens, and Christy Acton, Founder and CEO of Standing Tall.
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Addressing the health inequalities for people experiencing homelessness and disability
This blog marking the International Day for Persons with Disabilities explores the importance of meeting the needs of people experiencing homelessness and disabilities.
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Understanding the needs of the homelessness workforce in supporting autistic people experiencing homelessness
Read about the results from a survey which explored the needs of the homelessness workforce in supporting autistic people experiencing homelessness.
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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Leadership Summit 2024
This intimate two-day residential conference allows leaders in our sector the time and space they need to reflect on the past year and plan for times ahead, providing the opportunity to learn from expert speakers as well as one another.
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Homelessness Law, Practice and the Homelessness Reduction Act
Develop your understanding of the statutory duties the people you support may be owed by Local Authorities, including the duties of the Homelessness Reduction Act.
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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.