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November 20, 2020

“Discharged back to the streets”: how can we ensure people leaving institutions have a home?

In order for us to work towards an evidence-based end to homelessness, tackling the causes, minimising and eventually eliminating the effects, it is vital that we look at all routes into homelessness. 

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October 30, 2020

This is what it's like to stay in a 'high risk homeless hostel'

Our Lived Experience Specialist Hannah Green reflects on the findings of our Systematic Review on Accommodation, and shares her experiences of living in temporary accommodation.

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October 29, 2020

Accommodation-based programmes for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness

In order to design and deliver quality accommodation based interventions, it is vital that we produce more rigorous evidence in the UK so the sector can deliver services that are truly beneficial to the people receiving them. 

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October 29, 2020

Evidence shows support crucial to ending homelessness

The Systematic Review on Accommodation released today by the Centre for Homelessness Impact shows that for many people experiencing homelessness, personalised support is crucial in order to successfully avoid returning to homelessness. 

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October 15, 2020

Updated Evidence and Gap Map shows increase in homelessness studies

Today we release the third iteration of our evidence and gap map (EGM) on effectiveness. This version of the EGM confirms that the tide may be turning when it comes to the use of evidence in homelessness.

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October 10, 2020

Does awareness raising really work?

Each year on the 10th October, both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day are used as tools to try and increase awareness and understanding, but do these days actually work? 

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September 23, 2020

Good quality employment whilst experiencing homelessness: is it possible?

The relationship between homelessness and employment is a complex one and many people find themselves experiencing homelessness whilst still in employment. Often, those who are not employed but want to, are unable to for a variety of reasons, for example if they don’t have access to a bank account. 

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September 19, 2020

Personalised employment support essential to stem homelessness as furlough ends

Today the Centre for Homelessness Impact releases a new policy paper: Employment and homelessness in the context of the new economy following Covid-19.

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