Accommodation
Resources
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Developing an effective complaints policy
Guidance on developing a complaints policy for supported accommodation providers (including Registered Providers): what to include, good practice for supporting individuals to complain, and information about pre-complaints processes.
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Stepping Stone accommodation: supporting young people into independence
Case studies from organisations about their model of ‘stepping stone’ accommodation and how this bridges the gap between traditional supported housing and fully independent living for young people.
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Applying trauma-informed care in supported housing services
An animation and scenario examples showing the difference trauma-informed care can make in supported housing services.
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Providing pet-inclusive services
Guidance on the importance of being a pet-inclusive service, including a video discussing common misconceptions of pet-ownership and homelessness, with practical solutions to pet-inclusivity.
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Becoming a Registered Provider of Social Housing
Guidance on the stages of applying to be a Registered Provider of Social Housing, including details of what documentation is required at each stage.
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2024 Review of Support to End Homelessness
Our annual review of services addressing single homelessness in England provides vital evidence of the support provided by these services to inform policy and practice.
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Update on supported accommodation regulations and the Supported Housing Advisory Panel
Last month, Homeless Link’s Policy Team attended a meeting with the Supported Housing Advisory Panel organised by the APPG for Ending Homelessness.
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Everyone in by Christmas: the reality on the ground
Homeless Link CEO, Rick Henderson, acknowledges the challenges faced by frontline homelessness organisations considering the Government’s drive to offer everyone a route off the streets this winter.
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Burnham has been bold on rough sleeping; how can he actually get ‘everyone in’ by Christmas?
In an article for Inside Housing, Homeless Link Director, Fiona Colley, looks at how the new 'everyone in' could work and calls for bigger picture thinking.
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New Social Homes regulation: Respond to call for evidence and shape CIH response
New call for evidence on social homes regulation, affecting suppliers on social housing. Guidance on how you can respond to shape regulation.
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Consumer Standards: why smaller Registered Providers shouldn’t ignore them
An overview of the Consumer Standards and the actions smaller Registered Providers should be taking.
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Local Supported Housing Strategies: Reflections from the National Housing Federation Conference
Last week, Jeremy White, Head of Consultancy, had the privilege of speaking at a National Housing Federation event, focusing on supported housing strategies and the all-important needs assessments now required of all local authorities.
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Creating pet-inclusive services: supporting people and their pets
A free webinar for frontline homelessness services exploring why pet-inclusive approaches matter, the challenges faced by people with pets, and practical steps services can take to become more welcoming and supportive.
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Preventing Refugee Homelessness: Practice Forum for Local Authorities and their partners
Come along to this interactive practice forum and learn more about how you can apply support people moving on from asylum accommodation.
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Homelessness Law, Practice and the Homelessness Reduction Act
Develop your understanding of the statutory duties the people you support may be owed by Local Authorities, including the duties of the Homelessness Reduction Act.
Online Members £145pp, Non-Members £185pp -
Homelessness Law, Practice and the Homelessness Reduction Act
Develop your understanding of the statutory duties the people you support may be owed by Local Authorities, including the duties of the Homelessness Reduction Act.
Online Members £145pp, Non-Members £185pp -
Housing Law: tenancies and licences
This one-day course explores common issues relating to tenancies and licences.
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Anti-social behaviour: management and prevention
Develop your understanding of what is available to prevent and tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) including how to empower clients to manage their behaviour and acquire skills for social living.
Online Members £145pp, Non-Members £185pp