The law sets out what help people can get to deal with homelessness. But it can also exclude people from getting any help at all.
We are working with governments across Britain to make sure that by law every homeless person is entitled to get the help they need. We want people to be offered help, not criminalised for being homeless. This includes people who come here from overseas. We know that many homeless people have spent time in prison. Helping people into housing when they leave prison makes them less likely to commit more crimes.
Councils in England, Scotland and Wales are required by law to help homeless people. They could s...
People who come to Britain from overseas and fall on hard times struggle to get help. This is cau...
Too often people leave prison with nowhere to go. If they become homeless they're more likely to...
Our research examines the impact of legislation and interventions on homelessness.
Public spending would fall by
if 40,000 people were prevented from experiencing one year of homelessness
Through steaming clothes, to making Christmas special. In cheering on our runners and supporting our clients. You are part of ending homelessness, one journey at a time.