News and Updates
January 29, 2024
Trialling what works to improve wellbeing of client-facing staff working in homelessness
Introducing a trial to evaluate interventions to promote wellbeing and prevent burnout among client-facing staff in the homelessness sector.
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January 19, 2024
Reviewing the Government’s Rough Sleeping Strategy: Renewed Efforts and System-Level Approach
The government's Advisory Panel recently reviewed England's Rough Sleeping Strategy, evaluating progress since its September 2022 release. Published papers detail the challenges and achievements. In this blog, our CEO Ligia Teixeira emphasises the necessity for increased efforts and a comprehensive system approach to tackle homelessness.
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January 18, 2024
Compassionate reforms to the refugee system can improve housing options for all
Explore the complex intersection of refugee resettlement and homelessness in the UK through our latest blog, authored by Professor Philip Brown and Santokh Gill. Delve into three decades of research findings, shedding light on challenges, systemic inefficiencies, and practical recommendations to create positive change for individuals seeking sanctuary.
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January 18, 2024
Critical links between resettlement in the UK and rising rates of street homelessness
Find out more about our report written by academics at the University of Huddersfield revealing the challenges faced by individuals being resettled in the UK and emphasising the connection between poverty, education, health inequalities, and housing.
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January 16, 2024
Using Airbnb to expand emergency housing capacity
Explore this blog by Bonnie Williams, Director of Housing Justice Cymru on how Airbnb.org collaborated with the Welsh Government and Housing Justice Cymru to allocate a $1 million grant, providing accommodation for over 300 Ukrainian refugees in Wales from September 2022 to June 2023.
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December 24, 2023
Looking back on 2023
Hear from staff at the Centre as they share some of the impactful initiatives they have worked on throughout 2023. From launching a non-stigmatising image library to addressing staff wellbeing, take a closer look at the progress we have made over the year.
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December 21, 2023
Smart government in homelessness: How a new programme aims to elevate responses and accelerate scaling of innovation
Find out more about a new government initiative in England is poised to change the way innovation and existing practices are tested and scaled. The ‘Test and Learn and Systems’ initiative combines strategic investments in services with gold standard evaluation, promising a paradigm shift in how resources are allocated to relieving and preventing homelessness and rough sleeping.
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December 18, 2023
Foundations’ feasibility study paves the way for Staying Close programme evaluation
Find out more about the feasibility study conducted by Foundations highlights the need for better data on social connectedness among these young individuals on the 'Staying close' programme, and how their work has paved the way for the Centre to carry our an evaluation of the program's impact.
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