Stronger Together

The Labour government has pledged to scrap the Vagrancy Act which has criminalised rough sleeping since the Napoleonic Wars in 2026

We are calling a collaborative gathering of Leicester’s services supporting the homeless community in work skills, pre-employment readiness, and employment support. Together, we’ll map the existing landscape, identify service gaps, and explore opportunities to enhance support for those seeking stability through employment. Friday 4th July 09.30-12.00 Hansom Hall, Belvoir Street, LE1 6HL I will be issuing email …

The findings highlight a major gap in government data, which fails to accurately reflect the scale of the crisis. LGBTQ+ young people are twice as likely to experience hidden homelessness, such as sofa surfing, squatting, or staying in unsafe accommodation, yet their experiences remain overlooked in mainstream housing services. LGBTQ+ people are twice as likely to …

The Right to Remain Toolkit is a guide to the UK immigration and asylum system. It gives an overview of the legal system and procedures, with detailed information on rights and options at key stages, and actions you can take in support of your claim, or to help someone else.

The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest Spotlight report titled “Repairing Trust” which sheds light on the national crisis in maintaining England’s social housing.   Housing Ombudsman calls for national tenant body and funding review