Suella Braverman recently described rough sleeping as a “lifestyle choice” when she defended her decision to restrict the use of tents by people sleeping rough. Read more
We've made a list of 11 things you can do to help someone facing homelessness this winter. Read more
People from black and ethnic backgrounds are more likely to be homeless, live in deprived neighbourhoods and poor quality homes. But why? Historical factors, specific policies, and social welfare drive inequality, and we need positive changes to address the balance. Read more
Spikes on the floor. Bars across benches. Railings. Fences under stairs. Sloped seating. CCTV cameras. Hostile architecture can be subtle and difficult to spot, but once you understand its purpose and look around, you can see it everywhere. It's unwelcoming and unhelpful. So, what can you do to fight back? Read more
Climate change is reshaping lives, with small shifts leading to big consequences. It will hit everyone, yet people experiencing homelessness or poverty will bear the heaviest burdens. Find out how climate change will increase homelessness, make living more unaffordable, and what needs to be done to fix it. Read more
Did you know landlords can evict tenants without giving a reason? This is known as a Section 21 eviction, and when it is served, it can throw people into uncertainty and sometimes even into homelessness. It’s despicable. But soon, it'll be a thing of the past. Read more
LGBTQIA+ people face challenges daily, and finding housing is no exception. This has led to an overrepresentation of people experiencing homelessness across the UK. We highlight the reasons for this and the barriers that make it hard for LGBTQIA+ people from getting the specialised support they need. Read more
Hoarding is a mental health problem that is often misunderstood and overlooked. But we want to change that. We spoke to our hoarding specialist, Ronie, about hoarding, why people do it, its link to homelessness, and why we need to change the way we think about it. Read more
Statistics only tell some of the story, but by understanding the facts and figures we can begin to understand the challenges faced by women who experience homelessness and take steps towards ensuring every woman has a place to call home. Read more
Homelessness is complex. People who experience homelessness often face other disadvantages that cause, compound, or contribute to becoming homeless. Women in particular often face multiple disadvantages that exacerbate the experience of homelessness. Read more