Publications
Browse our publications to discover what works
We collaborate with academics, universities, and research groups to uncover what really helps people out of homelessness. Explore our growing body of work that includes randomised control trials, systematic reviews, policy papers, and books which help to fill the gaps in our understanding of homelessness.
Featured Publication
October 22, 2025
Evidence Note: Support for Families Living in Temporary Accommodation
Evidence round up of studies on interventions for Families in Temporary Accommodation
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December 10, 2024
Literacy, Numeracy, and Homelessness: What Do We Know?
This report evaluates the impact of literacy and numeracy on the risk of experiencing homelessness.
October 29, 2024
Spending on Temporary Accommodation: is it Value for Money?
The Centre for Homelessness Impact's Value for Money analysis of spending on temporary accommodation and data collection.
September 19, 2024
Temporary Accommodation in England: is it Value for Money?
The Centre for Homelessness Impact's Value for Money analysis of temporary accommodation in England
August 26, 2024
Evidence and Gap Maps Effectiveness: 6th Edition
Sixth Report on the Evidence and Gap Map Effectiveness
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July 29, 2024
Staying Put
Staying Put is a scheme that enables young people to remain with their foster carers, if both parties agree, from the age of 18 to 21. We evaluated how this reduces the risk of homelessness in care leavers.
April 29, 2024
What Works Evidence Notes: Domestic Abuse and Homelessness
This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the intersection between domestic abuse and homelessness, particularly focusing on women survivors. It discusses evidence-based interventions and promising practices that prevent and address homelessness among domestic abuse survivors, and how further research efforts, evaluation, and policy can help improve outcomes for survivors in the UK.
April 21, 2024
The effectiveness of abstinence-based and harm reduction-based interventions
Substance use is higher among adults experiencing homelessness and can have terrible consequences but people who are homeless often face significant barriers when accessing public services. This review aims to understand the effectiveness of different substance use interventions for adults experiencing homelessness.
February 26, 2024
What Works Evidence Notes: Prison Discharge and Homelessness
This paper explores the link between homelessness and discharge from prison, providing key insights into the efficacy of current government programmes and promising new initiatives.
