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Researcher appointed to deliver qualitative research and a learning study on how organisations that work to end homelessness, experience and navigate social investment.

Kate Pitt, GP, writes about the growing rates of liver disease, how it disproportionately affects people experiencing homelessness, and shares a new resource developed to support frontline workers.

We are delighted to welcome Upbeat Communities as a new member of Homeless Link!

Important information for services about the rights of people leaving asylum accommodation, in the light of the latest government announcements and court cases.

The quarterly figures from CHAIN for October-December have been published. 4,841 people were recorded as sleeping rough in the capital an increase of 5% on the same period in the previous year.

Today, we launch our new animation to show the difference trauma-informed care can make in supported housing services.

Six Trusts across England, Scotland and Wales are awarding funds to support hundreds of good causes thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery. All Trusts support the same causes; preventing or reducing the impact of poverty, supporting marginalised groups and/or tackling inequality and improving mental health.

In this episode we discuss how homelessness services can ensure they are anti-racist and culturally competent.

Funding available via The Fore

The government has announced proposals to widen access to naloxone, launching a UK-wide consultation that will run until 9th March 2026.

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.

A cold snap has been predicted for some areas of the country over the next few days. This is a reminder of Homeless Link's guidance for severe weather (SWEP) protocols. The guidance was last updated in October 2025 and tells local authorities and the voluntary sector what steps should be taken.

Developed by the Department of Health and Social Care, the aim of these guidelines is to promote and support good practice and improve quality of service provision, resulting in better outcomes for people who use alcohol problematically.

In this episode of the Going Beyond podcast, we speak to Shannon Johnstone, Policy & Research Manager at Expert Link, and Lauren Klycek, Team Leader for Brighton & Hove Street Outreach.

A few days on from the publication of the homelessness strategy, here is some more detailed analysis of what's in it, and what isn't!

We’re excited to announce that the CIH Level 3 Certificate in Rough Sleeping Outreach Services is on the way.

Developed jointly by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, this new framework outlines how mental health, and drug and alcohol services should work together more effectively.

A blog from the Ferry Project about how trauma informed conversations and motivational interviewing can deliver better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

Today the Government has published its long awaited homelessness strategy. Homeless Link, the membership body for homelessness organisations in England has issued this initial response.