Homeless Link
@homelesslink.bsky.social
We are the membership body for frontline homelessness services.
We work to improve services through research, guidance and learning, and campaign for policy change that will ensure everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
We work to improve services through research, guidance and learning, and campaign for policy change that will ensure everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
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@homelesslink.bsky.social
· Nov 27
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We are the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end ...
homeless.org.uk
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Whilst we get to grips with Bluesky and think about how we best use the platform to support the homelessness sector, why not sign-up to News and Updates, our fortnightly bulletin for the sector?
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Whilst we get to grips with Bluesky and think about how we best use the platform to support the homelessness sector, why not sign-up to News and Updates, our fortnightly bulletin for the sector?
homeless.org.uk/email-sign-up/
15 separate homelessness support services were praised by MPs in yesterday’s Funding for Homelessness debate in Parliament.
Great to have @allymcgovern.bsky.social hear about this vital work just as Homelessness Strategy is being finalised.
Debate summary here 👇
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-deb...
Great to have @allymcgovern.bsky.social hear about this vital work just as Homelessness Strategy is being finalised.
Debate summary here 👇
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-deb...
MPs debate on funding for homelessness
On 02 December the Ending Homelessness APPG Co-Chair Bob Blackman MP led a Parliamentary debate focused on funding for homelessness.
homeless.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
15 separate homelessness support services were praised by MPs in yesterday’s Funding for Homelessness debate in Parliament.
Great to have @allymcgovern.bsky.social hear about this vital work just as Homelessness Strategy is being finalised.
Debate summary here 👇
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-deb...
Great to have @allymcgovern.bsky.social hear about this vital work just as Homelessness Strategy is being finalised.
Debate summary here 👇
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-deb...
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We'd love it if you could share this with your networks @rocktrust.bsky.social @homelessnetwork.scot @sheltercharity.bsky.social @shelterscotland.bsky.social @cyrenians.bsky.social @glasgowcitymission.bsky.social @housing-justice.bsky.social @homelesslink.bsky.social @centrepointuk.bsky.social
Come join us! The @i-sphere.bsky.social are delighted to advertise for Research Intern to design and lead in-depth research on an area of homelessness prevention in the UK, The post is full time, for 9 months and suitable for candidates based anywhere in the UK (remote working standard)...
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We'd love it if you could share this with your networks @rocktrust.bsky.social @homelessnetwork.scot @sheltercharity.bsky.social @shelterscotland.bsky.social @cyrenians.bsky.social @glasgowcitymission.bsky.social @housing-justice.bsky.social @homelesslink.bsky.social @centrepointuk.bsky.social
❓ Got questions about homelessness funding after Wednesday’s Budget?
💰 Next Tuesday in Parliament, homelessness funding will be the subject of a special debate. Ask your MP to get involved and raise your concerns 👇
(Or tag them here!)
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-to-...
💰 Next Tuesday in Parliament, homelessness funding will be the subject of a special debate. Ask your MP to get involved and raise your concerns 👇
(Or tag them here!)
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-to-...
MPs to debate funding for homelessness
MPs will debate funding levels for homelessness support during a Backbench Business Debate from 9:30am on Tuesday 02 December. Ask your MP to get involved.
homeless.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
❓ Got questions about homelessness funding after Wednesday’s Budget?
💰 Next Tuesday in Parliament, homelessness funding will be the subject of a special debate. Ask your MP to get involved and raise your concerns 👇
(Or tag them here!)
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-to-...
💰 Next Tuesday in Parliament, homelessness funding will be the subject of a special debate. Ask your MP to get involved and raise your concerns 👇
(Or tag them here!)
homeless.org.uk/news/mps-to-...
Our immediate reaction to yesterday's Budget 👇
Welcome progress on some of our long-term campaign asks, but some major missed opportunities.
Our attention now turns to the Homelessness Strategy. And the Chancellor's needs to as well - details below
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Welcome progress on some of our long-term campaign asks, but some major missed opportunities.
Our attention now turns to the Homelessness Strategy. And the Chancellor's needs to as well - details below
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Homeless Link responds Chancellor's 2025 Budget statement
Homeless Link comment on the 2025 UK Government Budget Statement, released on 26 November 2025
homeless.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Our immediate reaction to yesterday's Budget 👇
Welcome progress on some of our long-term campaign asks, but some major missed opportunities.
Our attention now turns to the Homelessness Strategy. And the Chancellor's needs to as well - details below
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Welcome progress on some of our long-term campaign asks, but some major missed opportunities.
Our attention now turns to the Homelessness Strategy. And the Chancellor's needs to as well - details below
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Reposted by Homeless Link
Opportunity needs to be taken to involve health and social care services in addressing needs of people experiencing homelessness
@homelesslink.bsky.social
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69019
@homelesslink.bsky.social
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69019
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Opportunity needs to be taken to involve health and social care services in addressing needs of people experiencing homelessness
@homelesslink.bsky.social
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69019
@homelesslink.bsky.social
www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69019
"Unfreezing the allowance would undoubtedly make rents more affordable and have a significant impact on the number of people facing homelessness."
Our Head of Policy Sophie Boobis quoted on speculation LHA rates may be unfrozen in next week's Budget
uk.news.yahoo.com/could-sensel...
Our Head of Policy Sophie Boobis quoted on speculation LHA rates may be unfrozen in next week's Budget
uk.news.yahoo.com/could-sensel...
Could 'senseless' housing benefit freeze be scrapped by Rachel Reeves?
Campaigners are hoping the controversial freeze on local housing allowance rates will be increased to catch up with sky-high rents.
uk.news.yahoo.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
"Unfreezing the allowance would undoubtedly make rents more affordable and have a significant impact on the number of people facing homelessness."
Our Head of Policy Sophie Boobis quoted on speculation LHA rates may be unfrozen in next week's Budget
uk.news.yahoo.com/could-sensel...
Our Head of Policy Sophie Boobis quoted on speculation LHA rates may be unfrozen in next week's Budget
uk.news.yahoo.com/could-sensel...
Great to join this powerful @crisis-uk.bsky.social message to the Chancellor yesterday.
Our members know low Local Housing Allowance rates are driving the record levels of homelessness we are seeing right now. Next week's budget is a chance to start turning the tide.
Our members know low Local Housing Allowance rates are driving the record levels of homelessness we are seeing right now. Next week's budget is a chance to start turning the tide.
Today, we brought this message to Westminster with other organisations, ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget.
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Great to join this powerful @crisis-uk.bsky.social message to the Chancellor yesterday.
Our members know low Local Housing Allowance rates are driving the record levels of homelessness we are seeing right now. Next week's budget is a chance to start turning the tide.
Our members know low Local Housing Allowance rates are driving the record levels of homelessness we are seeing right now. Next week's budget is a chance to start turning the tide.
Homeless Link is joining YMCA England & Wales, @stmungos.bsky.social , @crisis-uk.bsky.social, BHT Sussex, @centrepointuk.bsky.social & New Horizon Youth Centre to ask the Chancellor to #MakeWorkPay for people in supported housing.
See our joint briefing: centrepoint.org.uk/research-rep...
See our joint briefing: centrepoint.org.uk/research-rep...
Making work pay in supported accommodation
Supported housing is designed to help people build the skills and confidence needed to live independently, with a key focus on improving their employment prospects. By offering stability and tailored ...
centrepoint.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Homeless Link is joining YMCA England & Wales, @stmungos.bsky.social , @crisis-uk.bsky.social, BHT Sussex, @centrepointuk.bsky.social & New Horizon Youth Centre to ask the Chancellor to #MakeWorkPay for people in supported housing.
See our joint briefing: centrepoint.org.uk/research-rep...
See our joint briefing: centrepoint.org.uk/research-rep...
Such an important topic. Thanks very much for sharing your team's insight and joining today @pathwayuk.bsky.social
We were delighted to present @pathwayuk.bsky.social's
analysis of the 10 Year Health Plan at
@homelesslink.bsky.social's Health and Homelessness conference today.
analysis of the 10 Year Health Plan at
@homelesslink.bsky.social's Health and Homelessness conference today.
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Such an important topic. Thanks very much for sharing your team's insight and joining today @pathwayuk.bsky.social
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“It’s all about getting those services in place to help the client.”
Great insights from spearlondon.bsky.social on how using lived experience expertise in the health outreach work improved outcomes.
Brilliant to have the team here @homelesslink.bsky.social #Health & #Homelessness conference
Great insights from spearlondon.bsky.social on how using lived experience expertise in the health outreach work improved outcomes.
Brilliant to have the team here @homelesslink.bsky.social #Health & #Homelessness conference
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“It’s all about getting those services in place to help the client.”
Great insights from spearlondon.bsky.social on how using lived experience expertise in the health outreach work improved outcomes.
Brilliant to have the team here @homelesslink.bsky.social #Health & #Homelessness conference
Great insights from spearlondon.bsky.social on how using lived experience expertise in the health outreach work improved outcomes.
Brilliant to have the team here @homelesslink.bsky.social #Health & #Homelessness conference
Such a wide range of expertise gathered for the Homeless Link Health and Homelessness Conference. Looking forward to a day exploring all aspects of the complex relationship between homelessness and health issues. #Health #Homelessness
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Such a wide range of expertise gathered for the Homeless Link Health and Homelessness Conference. Looking forward to a day exploring all aspects of the complex relationship between homelessness and health issues. #Health #Homelessness
With our Health and Homelessness Conference just about to start, a huge thank you to our sponsors The Housing Network & 360 Services for making today possible. Delegates can check out their stands in the exhibition area. #Health #Homelessness
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
With our Health and Homelessness Conference just about to start, a huge thank you to our sponsors The Housing Network & 360 Services for making today possible. Delegates can check out their stands in the exhibition area. #Health #Homelessness
Big thanks to the dozen+ MPs who spoke with us in Parliament yesterday about how the upcoming Homelessness Strategy can help end homelessness.
Find out more about how to get involved in @homelesslink.bsky.social's Breaking the Cycle campaign 👇
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Find out more about how to get involved in @homelesslink.bsky.social's Breaking the Cycle campaign 👇
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
October 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Big thanks to the dozen+ MPs who spoke with us in Parliament yesterday about how the upcoming Homelessness Strategy can help end homelessness.
Find out more about how to get involved in @homelesslink.bsky.social's Breaking the Cycle campaign 👇
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Find out more about how to get involved in @homelesslink.bsky.social's Breaking the Cycle campaign 👇
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Thanks to @paulabarkermp.bsky.social for speaking up for the value of homelessness services in today's Ending Homelessness debate.
Investing in the expertise of support and prevention services is crucial to #BreakingTheCycle of rising homelessness
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Investing in the expertise of support and prevention services is crucial to #BreakingTheCycle of rising homelessness
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
October 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Thanks to @paulabarkermp.bsky.social for speaking up for the value of homelessness services in today's Ending Homelessness debate.
Investing in the expertise of support and prevention services is crucial to #BreakingTheCycle of rising homelessness
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Investing in the expertise of support and prevention services is crucial to #BreakingTheCycle of rising homelessness
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
New figures showing record numbers homelessness and confirms what our members already know: we are in a homelessness emergency.
We can only create a country free from homelessness by moving beyond the current cycle of crisis. Join our #BreakingTheCycle campaign
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
We can only create a country free from homelessness by moving beyond the current cycle of crisis. Join our #BreakingTheCycle campaign
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
October 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
New figures showing record numbers homelessness and confirms what our members already know: we are in a homelessness emergency.
We can only create a country free from homelessness by moving beyond the current cycle of crisis. Join our #BreakingTheCycle campaign
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
We can only create a country free from homelessness by moving beyond the current cycle of crisis. Join our #BreakingTheCycle campaign
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Our Head of Policy and Research, Sophie Boobis for @insidehousing.bsky.social, on how true cross-government working is key in breaking the cycle of crisis driving rising homelessness.
October 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our Head of Policy and Research, Sophie Boobis for @insidehousing.bsky.social, on how true cross-government working is key in breaking the cycle of crisis driving rising homelessness.
With a new Homelessness Strategy in development, and lots of action in Parliament in the next few weeks, there's never been a better time to speak up about the value of homelessness services
Use our Breaking the Cycle campaign kit to contact your local MP.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Use our Breaking the Cycle campaign kit to contact your local MP.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
October 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
With a new Homelessness Strategy in development, and lots of action in Parliament in the next few weeks, there's never been a better time to speak up about the value of homelessness services
Use our Breaking the Cycle campaign kit to contact your local MP.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
Use our Breaking the Cycle campaign kit to contact your local MP.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
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We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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#UnfreezeLHA
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#UnfreezeLHA
October 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We’re proud to have joined with over 40 organisations including campaigners for tenants, homelessness and debt advice charities, landlord organisations and others in calling on the UK government to unfreeze local housing allowance at the upcoming budget.
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#UnfreezeLHA
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#UnfreezeLHA
This #WorldHomelessnessDay we've been hand delivering letters to Ministers crafting the new Homelessness Strategy.
A reminder that will take a real cross-government effort to reverse record levels of homelessness & start building a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
A reminder that will take a real cross-government effort to reverse record levels of homelessness & start building a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This #WorldHomelessnessDay we've been hand delivering letters to Ministers crafting the new Homelessness Strategy.
A reminder that will take a real cross-government effort to reverse record levels of homelessness & start building a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
A reminder that will take a real cross-government effort to reverse record levels of homelessness & start building a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
The health system has real potential to address the huge health inequalities that arise from and can cause homelessness. New best practice guidance with @pathwayuk.bsky.social & @itsgroundswell.bsky.social demonstrates what can be achieved
homeless.org.uk/news/reducin...
homeless.org.uk/news/reducin...
October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The health system has real potential to address the huge health inequalities that arise from and can cause homelessness. New best practice guidance with @pathwayuk.bsky.social & @itsgroundswell.bsky.social demonstrates what can be achieved
homeless.org.uk/news/reducin...
homeless.org.uk/news/reducin...
We're proud to @healthequals.bsky.social #MakeHealthEqual campaign: health inequalities are a huge driver of homelessness and homelessness can be hugely detrimental to health.
We'll be exploring these issues at our upcoming Health and Homelessness conference 👇
homeless.org.uk/events/Healt...
We'll be exploring these issues at our upcoming Health and Homelessness conference 👇
homeless.org.uk/events/Healt...
October 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We're proud to @healthequals.bsky.social #MakeHealthEqual campaign: health inequalities are a huge driver of homelessness and homelessness can be hugely detrimental to health.
We'll be exploring these issues at our upcoming Health and Homelessness conference 👇
homeless.org.uk/events/Healt...
We'll be exploring these issues at our upcoming Health and Homelessness conference 👇
homeless.org.uk/events/Healt...
"The current climate of increased hostility towards migrants is having a direct impact on homelessness services up and down the country."
Our CEO Rick Henderson on why we joined 100+ orgs calling for an end to dangerous anti-migrant rhetoric
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Our CEO Rick Henderson on why we joined 100+ orgs calling for an end to dangerous anti-migrant rhetoric
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Homeless Link backs call for an end to ‘scapegoating’ of migrants
Homeless Link has joined more than 100 other organisations in signing a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calling for an end to “scapegoating” of migrants
homeless.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"The current climate of increased hostility towards migrants is having a direct impact on homelessness services up and down the country."
Our CEO Rick Henderson on why we joined 100+ orgs calling for an end to dangerous anti-migrant rhetoric
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
Our CEO Rick Henderson on why we joined 100+ orgs calling for an end to dangerous anti-migrant rhetoric
homeless.org.uk/news/homeles...
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At the #LabourConference2025 doing some guerilla postcard distribution of our joint @naccomnetwork.bsky.social and @homelesslink.bsky.social showing what we need to do to end homelessness in the asylum system…
September 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
At the #LabourConference2025 doing some guerilla postcard distribution of our joint @naccomnetwork.bsky.social and @homelesslink.bsky.social showing what we need to do to end homelessness in the asylum system…
Live from our 'how to end homelessness and rough sleeping' panel w/ @labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
On new Homelessness Strategy, @homelesslink.bsky.social's @fionacolley.bsky.social urges 'real cross-government accountability, not a strategy that sits on a shelf.'
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
On new Homelessness Strategy, @homelesslink.bsky.social's @fionacolley.bsky.social urges 'real cross-government accountability, not a strategy that sits on a shelf.'
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
September 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Live from our 'how to end homelessness and rough sleeping' panel w/ @labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
On new Homelessness Strategy, @homelesslink.bsky.social's @fionacolley.bsky.social urges 'real cross-government accountability, not a strategy that sits on a shelf.'
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
On new Homelessness Strategy, @homelesslink.bsky.social's @fionacolley.bsky.social urges 'real cross-government accountability, not a strategy that sits on a shelf.'
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
At Labour Party Conference?
We're sponsoring a panel with our friends Riverside Group on 'ending homelessness and rough sleeping'
See you there!
@expertcitizens.bsky.social @pauldennett.bsky.social @fionacolley.bsky.social
@labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-ne...
We're sponsoring a panel with our friends Riverside Group on 'ending homelessness and rough sleeping'
See you there!
@expertcitizens.bsky.social @pauldennett.bsky.social @fionacolley.bsky.social
@labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-ne...
September 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
At Labour Party Conference?
We're sponsoring a panel with our friends Riverside Group on 'ending homelessness and rough sleeping'
See you there!
@expertcitizens.bsky.social @pauldennett.bsky.social @fionacolley.bsky.social
@labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-ne...
We're sponsoring a panel with our friends Riverside Group on 'ending homelessness and rough sleeping'
See you there!
@expertcitizens.bsky.social @pauldennett.bsky.social @fionacolley.bsky.social
@labourhousinggroup.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-ne...