Knowledge Hub

On the anniversary of the first national lockdown, we were joined by Mr Eddie Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Rough Sleeping & Housing, Sophie Boobis, Head of Policy and Research at Homeless Link and Rick Henderson, Chief Executive at Homeless Link to reflect on the impact the pandemic and the way forward for the homelessness sector.

In this webinar, we heard from DLUHC and public health representatives about the new 'Protect and Vaccinate' fund and tackling vaccine hesitancy. Recorded: Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Guidance and resources to help support workers respond to the mental health needs of people experiencing homelessness.

Information for staff, and the people they support, on how to access social care assessments.

Information about Safeguarding and raising alerts.

An evidence base to support positive practice.

Deaths on the street rarely instigate formal review, but lessons must be learned for effective safeguarding and prevention.

Recognising the links between brain injury and homelessness, and how services can help.

Resources from Homeless Link’s Dementia Training Project.

Supporting people to manage their medication, while promoting individual choice and control.

Hep C is curable, yet people often remain untreated until it is too late. How can staff in homelessness services take action to save lives?

Guidance for managers of homelessness accommodation services on using naloxone to prevent overdose deaths.