News and Updates
July 25, 2023
Building family links shows promise to reduce homelessness
In this blog, Michael Sanders talks about how the Lifelong Links intervention shows potential to reduce homelessness among young people leaving care.
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July 23, 2023
Support networks can reduce risk of homelessness by 10%
Find out more about our latest study which shows a promising solution to reducing homelessness among young people leaving care. Lifelong Links, an intervention connecting children in care with a support network of trusted adults, reduces the risk of homelessness by 10%.
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July 13, 2023
Why we need to address the issue of student rent guarantors
Fiona Ellison, Director of the Unite Foundation, explores the challenges faced by care-experienced and estranged students, shedding light on the urgent need for rent guarantor services. Discover the impact of this issue on students' lives and join the campaign for greater support in ensuring that no student is left behind.
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July 12, 2023
Everyone Has a Role to Play in Ending Homelessness
In this blog, our CEO Dr Lígia Teixeira talks about Prince William's new programme, Homewards, aims to change the national conversation about homelessness and end it for good.
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July 11, 2023
Ending youth homelessness, with evidence
In this blog our latest ambassador for the End it With Evidence Campaign, Paul Morrish, Chief Executive of LandAid, talks about his commitment to bring together key stakeholders and utilise rigorous research to inform decision-making and tackle the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness.
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June 19, 2023
Orwell Prize shortlist: ‘Two toilet rolls and a washing tablet.’
Read more about and listen to one of the Orwell Prize shortlisted submissions by Carolyn Atkinson. In this piece, Carolyn highlights the unsafe and unsuitable accommodation faced by women seeking refuge.
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June 16, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Destitute by design
Hear from Daniel Trilling, Orwell Prize shortlisted candidate, in their article that looks at the role the immigration system currently plays in causing poverty and homelessness.
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June 14, 2023
Orwell prize shortlist: Cost of exempt accommodation
Read Jack Simpson's article which was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting homelessness. The article raises concerns around the true cost of exempt accommodation.
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