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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We're looking for a Trustee who wants to join our mission to end homelessness. Could you contribute specialist expertise to support the board and our system leadership role? This will include advising on strategic communications, behaviour change and impact. Find out more:
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Job opening | Trustee
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
One week to go! Debt isn’t just a symptom - it’s a driver of homelessness. Join us to explore what the evidence tells us about breaking the cycle. On Wednesday 15 April, 1–2pm, we'll launch new research from CHI and the University of Bristol.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Problem debt and the risk of homelessness . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
How do debt and homelessness reinforce each other? This webinar will launch new research from the Centre for Homelessness Impact and the University of Bristol examining how financial pressures translate...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The findings from our new report point to a clear and consistent conclusion: problem debt is a systemic driver of homelessness, not a marginal or individualised issue. If we want to prevent homelessness, we need to prevent debt, which will require a multi-level response.
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Exploring the relationship between problem debt and risk of homelessness
Problem debt is a systemic driver of homelessness. Across the evidence, a consistent picture emerges: debt is a key mechanism through which structural pressures become housing crises. Problem debt is…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Tackling stigma and misconceptions about homelessness in Lambeth and Newport We've added images to our online image library, creating space for more representative images of people experiencing homelessness. Thank you to Homewards and Groundswell chi.resourcespace.com/pages/home.php
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Our Programme Lead, Kerri Bissoonauth, discusses an ongoing project which offers short-term housing, holistic support and an opportunity to receive specialist immigration advice.
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What works to end migrant rough sleeping?
Our Programme Lead, Kerri, shares reflections from a project offering short-term housing, holistic support and an opportunity to receive specialist immigration advice. The Accommodation and…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
"It's Friday. She asked mum for a sleepover, where her school friends could stay. Her mother sighed, and replied 'maybe some other day.'" We're delighted to share the latest track from our Poet in Residence, Surfing Sofas. youtu.be/MbvPqUEnWJM
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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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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
We're working to shine a light on the diversity of experience for women experiencing homelessness. Our online, free to use, image bank aims to tackle stigma and stereotypes with more representative images. chi.resourcespace.com/pages/home.php
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Confronting a blind spot in homelessness data: the invisibility of women who are rough sleeping
Emily-Rae Foreman, Data and Evidence Lead at CHI, writes about this year's Women’s Rough Sleeping Census led by a coalition of homelessness and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) charities.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
In this Test & Learn programme update, our Head of Programmes, Graeme, shares more about what comes after the intervention phase of projects closes, discusses his personal highlights and celebrates the hard work of our delivery partners and evaluators. youtu.be/AFD7lInxIzQ
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
As the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows in the homelessness prevention sector (and beyond) the key question is: do specific AI interventions cause an improvement in outcomes?
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Before we bet big on AI, we need evidence it drives impact
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are spreading fast, but we need evidence to know which ones truly make an impact. The Centre for Homelessness Impact is testing an AI chatbot that offers early…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
What does a whole-government, whole-society approach to proactive prevention look like? Take a few minutes to watch one of the sessions from our latest Impact Forum, which put prevention at the forefront. You can watch all sessions here:
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Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
Re-watch a selection of videos from 2025's Impact Forum in London. The day focussed on how we embed upstream thinking to end homelessness and shift our respo...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
How do we support families living in temporary accommodation? Our Evidence Note provides an overview and acknowledges that this work must always run alongside efforts to prevent the use of temporary accommodation at an individual and systems level, locally and nationally.
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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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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
More images of homelessness have been added to our online Image Bank! This free-to-use resource aims to tackle stigma and negative stereotypes around experiences of homelessness with more representative images. You can browse the collection here:
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
The number of families living in temporary accommodation is a growing problem. While we must aim to prevent homelessness in the first place, and reduce time spent in TA, we must also find ways to better support families - we explore the evidence of what works in our new paper. bit.ly/families-in-TA
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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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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Our Impact Forum takes place this Thursday! This is your final call to secure tickets for this fantastic event, convening practitioners, policy-makers, lived experience experts, the third sector and others with an interest in proactive homelessness prevention.
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Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
Join us at this year's Impact Forum in London to dive into a whole-government, whole-society approach to proactive prevention.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
The concept of 'Test and Learn' has become a central element in discussions around effective governance and public sector reform, but what is it? Read more in our CEO, Ligia Teixeira's, blog post:
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What is 'Test and Learn' and What Should it Look Like in Homelessness Prevention?
The concept of ‘Test and Learn’ has become a central element in discussions around effective governance and public sector reform. Our CEO, Ligia Teixeira, writes about what 'Test and Learn' is.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
With the Homelessness Minister's role in Parliament as yet unfilled, our Chief Executive Ligia discusses why this is more than a reshuffle delay - it's a test of political will.
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Why leadership at the centre matters in efforts to prevent homelessness
Parliament’s delay in appointing a Homelessness Minister risks fragmented responses, rising crisis spending, and missed prevention opportunities. In this blog, our Chief Executive, Ligia, discusses…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Just under 1 month until our Impact Forum on 25.9.25! There are still tickets left for a day of expert insight, discussion and debate around our theme: Delivering the prevention turn. This event is for everyone with a stake in a stronger, more productive and happier society.
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Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
Join us at this year's Impact Forum in London to dive into a whole-government, whole-society approach to proactive prevention.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Why do some homelessness interventions succeed while others fall short? Our latest Implementation Issues Evidence & Gap Map (EGM) brings together insights from 840 studies around the world to examine the factors that make or break interventions.
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Evidence and Gap Maps Implementation: Fifth Edition
Also known as the ‘why things work or not’ map, the Fifth Edition of the Implementation Map looks at qualitative evaluations concerning homelessness interventions. The latest edition showcases 840…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
In Portugal, 80% of firefighters are highly trained volunteers, ready to act the moment danger strikes. In the UK, homelessness is a slow-burn crisis, yet we rarely mobilise with the same urgency. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/from-portugals-bombeiros-to-the-uk-could-volunteers-do-more
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Are you interested in homelessness prevention? Join over 300 like-minded individuals at our Impact Forum event on Thursday 25 September and help turn vision into action. We need a whole-society shift toward prevention.
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Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we’re highlighting our policy paper on the barriers people with disabilities face when trying to access support and exit homelessness, such as inaccessible housing and challenges in getting a diagnosis.
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Homelessness and disability in the UK
This policy paper highlights the significant barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing support and exiting homelessness. It draws on government data and research reports to highlight…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
One week left to apply - Fri 1 Aug! On Thurs 25 Sept at our Impact Forum, we're discussing how to embed upstream thinking to end homelessness. Our "Show and Tell" space is an opportunity to share groundbreaking insights, research and learnings around homelessness prevention.
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Impact Forum: Show and Tell
The theme for this year's Impact Forum on Thursday 25th September in London is 'Delivering the prevention turn: Embedding upstream thinking to end homelessness'. At the Forum, our "Show and Tell"…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
How do we stigmatise homelessness through language? Our recent report with King’s College London aims to understand how language and its context can create and reinforce stigma associated with homelessness. Find out more from Dr Apurv Chauhan, the report author: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tasj...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Embedding preventative interventions or using data-led tools to prevent homelessness? We're inviting submissions to present at our Impact Forum as part of our "Show and Tell" space. This dynamic area is an opportunity to share groundbreaking insights. Apply by Friday 1 August
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Impact Forum: Show and Tell
The theme for this year's Impact Forum on Thursday 25th September in London is 'Delivering the prevention turn: Embedding upstream thinking to end homelessness'. At the Forum, our "Show and Tell"…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
We’ve just released the 5th edition of our Implementation Issues Evidence & Gap Map with campbellreviews.bsky.social now featuring 840 studies on what helps or hinders homelessness interventions. Explore the latest insights and UK-specific findings: www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
How do we put homelessness prevention into action? This year’s Impact Forum aims to: - Embed upstream prevention thinking - Showcase evidence-based tools and strategies in “Show & Tell” sessions - Build a roadmap for making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring bit.ly/Impact-Forum...
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Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
What happens when you give someone experiencing homelessness a direct cash transfer? We spoke to frontline workers involved in a ground-breaking trial to hear their experiences. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/trust-autonomy-and-the-power-of-yes-frontline-reflections-from-a-cash-transfer-pilot
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
11 weeks to go until Impact Forum 2025! This autumn, the UK government will launch its first-ever homelessness strategy for England. The real question: how do we promote proactive prevention? Join us at this year's Impact Forum to bridge strategy with tangible impact. bit.ly/Impact-Forum...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
“If I was homeless tonight, the last place I’d go is a pavement. Because I’m a woman - and that would be terrifying.” Women who are rough sleeping often go unseen and are subsequently unsupported. Why does this data gap exist and what can be done about it?
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Confronting a blind spot in homelessness data: the invisibility of women who are rough sleeping
Emily-Rae Foreman, Data and Evidence Lead at CHI, writes about this year's Women’s Rough Sleeping Census led by a coalition of homelessness and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) charities.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
How we talk about homelessness is often shaped by stigma and misconceptions. Working with King’s College London, we analysed social media posts about homelessness and produced a guide to using non-stigmatising language when talking about homelessness.
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Homelessness and the Language of Stigma
A study on how language around homelessness produces stigma and a handy guide to help avoid repeating stigmatising language
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
At this week's Local Government Association conference in Liverpool, our CEO @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by the UK Government’s forthcoming homelessness strategy.
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Speech to Local Government Association’s annual conference in Liverpool
‍Our CEO, Ligia Teixeira, addressed the Local Government Association’s annual conference in Liverpool, during a session to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the UK Government’s…
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Our Director of Evidence position closes this Friday at 1pm! Do you want to lead the growth of our evidence work, playing a critical role in shaping the future of homelessness response in the UK? For further details and to apply click here:
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Job opening | Director of Evidence
Lead the growth of our evidence work, playing a critical role in shaping the future of homelessness response in the UK. | Apply to join our team at Centre for Homelessness Impact
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The Orwell Prize @orwellprize.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The winner of the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness is Simon Murphy, for his work in the Mirror. Congratulations @simon-murphy.bsky.social, thank you to all our judges and to Reporting Homelessness prize sponsors @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
For Pride Month, our Associate Michael shares insights from our paper on LGBTQ+ experiences of homelessness. LGBTQ+ people face higher risks, unique challenges in care, and discrimination in services. Targeted, evidence-based support is needed. Watch Michael and read the report: youtu.be/2MPhekJuMGY
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The Orwell Prize @orwellprize.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
“Filled a black hole in official data… and led to change.” – Robert Booth, judge Katharine Swindell's crucial @insidehousing.bsky.social investigation is shortlisted for our 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/kathari...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
This Refugee Week we're spotlighting our report on Homelessness, refugees and resettlement, exploring the challenges faced by refugees resettling in the UK and how joined-up services are vital to preventing homelessness. www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/homelessness-refugees-and-resettlement
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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…
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The Orwell Prize @orwellprize.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
“A hugely engaging package that took the reader to the heart of London’s homelessness crisis.” – Robert Booth, Orwell Prize judge We're spotlighting "Rough", a bold new project from @itsmylondon.bsky.social & 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness finalist. 🔗 homelessoflondon.mylondon.news
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Rough: The stories behind London's homelessness crisis
Why the scandal of homelessness in London must end - and how we need to fix it
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The Orwell Prize @orwellprize.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Nearly twice as many women are sleeping rough as official stats show. @simon-murphy.bsky.social’s Mirror investigation into hidden homelessness is shortlisted for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness. 🔗 www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/simon-m... @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social
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Hidden homeless scandal as nearly double the number of women sleep rough than official stats
This article by Simon Murphy, Senior News Reporter at the Mirror and has been shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness, was part of a special investigation on homelessness.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Spending on temporary accommodation has almost doubled since 2015, straining local authority budgets. Our submission to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry highlights that investing in prevention and better data reduces crisis costs and improves outcomes. committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
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The Orwell Prize @orwellprize.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
What happens when a superstar comes to town, and homeless families are forced out to make room? Niall Christie's powerful @thirdforcenews.bsky.social story is shortlisted for our 2025 Reporting Homelessness Prize. Read via @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social: www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/niall-c...
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The Orwell Prize @orwellprize.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Spotlighting the finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness! David Cohen's (@cohenstandard.bsky.social) Standard investigation showed how refugees are being made homeless by official policy. Read with @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social: www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/david-c...
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Winter Appeal: ‘I was told I could stay in the UK — then kicked out of my asylum accommodation’
This article by David Cohen, Investigations and Campaigns Editor at The London Standard, has been shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness, was part of a campaign with Comic Relief ...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We're hiring 2 Implementation Leads to drive evidence-based approaches in homelessness work and support impactful projects with local, regional, and national partners. Permanent or fixed-term to June 2026. £35–45K, flexible location. Apply by 30 June 2025. chi-staging.webflow.io/jobs/impleme...
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Job opening | Implementation Lead
We are seeking two knowledgeable, skilled and creative Implementation Leads | Apply to join our team at Centre for Homelessness Impact
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
We’re undertaking an innovative project exploring the effects of direct financial support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Initial findings suggest ➡️ more stable housing, enhanced wellbeing, and stronger opportunities for employment. www.homelessnessimpact.org/projects/per...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Vacancies: Programme Lead and Implementation Lead (x2) We're looking for 3 individuals to support our mission to end homelessness. Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17 June and Monday 30 June respectively. Find out more and apply here:
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Careers | Centre for Homelessness Impact
Want to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness through better evidence and innovation? Browse current openings and apply to join our team.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
What health challenges do people experiencing homelessness face? Our Director of Evidence, Guillermo Rodriguez, joined the RCN's podcast series, Society of Health, to discuss the root causes of homelessness, the effectiveness of existing support systems and more:
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Society of Health | Public Health | Royal College of Nursing
Welcome to Society of Health, a podcast series that delves into how our surroundings shape our ability to maintain good health.
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Dr. Apurv Chauhan and Prof. Juliet Foster from King's College London examined 5,000+ social media posts and news reports on homelessness. Discover how stigma works and look at their evidence-backed checklist on writing without strengthening stereotypes.
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Homelessness and the Language of Stigma
A study on how language around homelessness produces stigma and a handy guide to help avoid repeating stigmatising language
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Looking to locate and access relevant and reliable studies on homelessness interventions? Our Evidence Finder shows where in the world reliable studies have been conducted and results can be filtered by population group, study type or year of publication.
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Evidence Finder summary
Search the global homelessness evidence base
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Professor Patrick Fowler from Washington University, Missouri, has developed a “stocks and flows” model that simulates how people move through England’s homelessness system. He believes these tools can shift the focus from crisis response to prevention. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/from-je...
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From Jet Engines to Homelessness: Using Virtual Labs to Rethink Homelessness Interventions
Professor Patrick Fowler is using a virtual laboratory, originally inspired by jet engine testing, to model England’s homelessness system, helping policymakers understand how different interventions c...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
We're excited to announce our next Impact Forum: Delivering the prevention turn - Embedding upstream thinking to end homelessness, on Thursday 25 September. We'll dive into how we need a whole-government, whole-society approach to proactive prevention. Book your free ticket bit.ly/Impact-Forum...
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Centre for Homelessness Impact @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Our CEO, @ligia-teixeira.bsky.social, delves into the critical question of how London, a global hub grappling with a profound homelessness crisis, can draw invaluable lessons from the diverse experiences of its megacity counterparts. www.homelessnessimpact.org/news/learnin...
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Learning from Giants: Towards Pan-Approaches to Tackling Homelessness in London and Other Megacities
Ligia Teixeira delves into the critical question of how London, a global hub grappling with a profound homelessness crisis, can draw invaluable lessons from the diverse experiences of its counterparts...
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