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.
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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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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.
January 18, 2024
Homelessness, Refugees and Resettlement in the UK
This report sheds light on the challenges faced by refugees being resettled in the UK. Exploring the connection between poverty, education, health inequalities and housing, it emphasises the role housing plays in shaping the destiny of those on the edge of society. The report highlights that refugees bear a disproportionate burden, often facing multiple challenges and disadvantages when trying to find stable accommodation.
March 16, 2023
What Works Evidence Notes: Mental Health and Homelessness
This paper explores the link between homelessness and mental health, and provides effective interventions such as integrated support models and trauma-focused interventions to tackle these pressing issues.
May 17, 2022
Tackling Tenancy Insecurity in the Private Rented Sector
Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. But for many renters living in the Private Rented Sector across the UK, ‘home’ isn’t something they can be sure of. This paper highlights that more could be done within the Private Rented Sector (PRS) to prevent homelessness.
March 28, 2022
European Journal of Homelessness: How do Health Inequalities Intersect with Housing and Homelessness?
Housing is an important determinant of health. A healthy home is somewhere that provides for our needs, makes us feel safe and secure, and allows us to stay connected to our community. In contrast, poor housing – such as cold, damp homes, insecure tenancies, overcrowding, and lack of affordability – can have a detrimental effect on people’s mental and physical health. This article outlines the links between health and health inequalities with housing, drawing on evidence from the UK.
November 29, 2021
What Works Evidence Notes: Prevention
Homelessness prevention has become an increasingly important part of addressing homelessness in the UK and a number of countries across the world, including the US, Finland, Canada, Australia and Germany. This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the success of interventions for preventing homelessness.
November 22, 2021
What Works Evidence Notes: Drugs and Alcohol
This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the relationship between homelessness and substance and alcohol use. It captures recent trends and identifies what we know about what works for whom. We conclude with some initial thoughts on implications for policy and practice.
October 29, 2020
Accommodation: A systematic review
Accommodation-based programmes for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
