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Homelessness services in 2020: what’s the story (part one)? Everyone In.
Homelessness services in 2020: what’s the story (part one)? Everyone In.March 3, 2021 9:09 amMedia coverage about rough sleeping in 2020/21 has often focused on the ‘Everyone In’ initiative, and in particular hotel provision for those rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping. For part one of our Atlas launch blog series we look in more depth at new data about Everyone In. Background On 26th March 2020, […]Read More
London Atlas 2021: a behind the scenes look at data collection
London Atlas 2021: a behind the scenes look at data collectionFebruary 17, 2021 11:05 amThe latest London Atlas of homelessness services launches next week, updated to reflect the changes brought about by the ongoing pandemic. But how is it actually put together? Becky Rice, LHF Atlas project manager explains what happens during data collection. Our mini, cross-organisational Atlas team comprises of Gareth Thomas at Homeless Link, Tom Shirley from […]Read More
LHF Atlas: a new technical solution improving the user experience
LHF Atlas: a new technical solution improving the user experienceNovember 6, 2020 9:33 amThe Atlas of London’s Homelessness Services is an interactive website allowing you to view data at a pan-London, borough or multi-borough level. Delivered by London Housing Foundation in partnership with Homeless Link, it provides a unique overview of the volume and composition of homelessness services in London for people with experience of or at risk […]Read More
London Network of Nurses and Midwives in Homelessness – Petra’s Story
London Network of Nurses and Midwives in Homelessness – Petra’s StorySeptember 16, 2020 7:54 amLHF supports the work of the London Network of Nurses and Midwives in Homelessness. Last week Samantha Dorney-Smith told us how health services have enabled many people experiencing homelessness brought into hotels during the Covi-19 pandemic to stay in. This week Samantha provides a case study of care. Petra’s name and details have been changed […]Read More
London Network of Nurses and Midwives in Homelessness
London Network of Nurses and Midwives in HomelessnessSeptember 9, 2020 8:14 amLondon Housing Foundation has supported the London Network of Nurses and Midwives in Homelessness for some time, sponsoring their annual conference and helping with running costs.  The network has been very involved through the COVID-19 pandemic and we asked Samantha Dorney-Smith of the network to tell us what they had been doing. How Everyone Stayed […]Read More
LSBU Course – Anja’s Story
LSBU Course – Anja’s StoryJuly 13, 2020 9:00 amAnja Bohnsack graduated from the LSBU course sponsored by LHF this year with a distinction. We asked her how the course benefited her and could benefit others. What is your current role? I have just started as the Director of Operations at Depaul International after working as Programmes Manager for several years. The LHF LSBU […]Read More
Amy Smith – LSBU Blog
Amy Smith – LSBU BlogJuly 6, 2020 1:14 pmAmy Smith is the National Prevention Services manager for Depaul leading on their national education programme aimed primarily at secondary schools and offering workshops and targeted interventions to raise awareness about youth homelessness. She also leads their national family support and mediation services, aimed at preventing family breakdown and preventing homelessness.  She recently graduated from […]Read More
How the new version of the Atlas can help in London
How the new version of the Atlas can help in LondonJune 17, 2020 12:46 pmThe Atlas is a joint project of LHF and Homeless Link.  Our colleagues there have published a blog setting out how the new version of the Atlas can help in London The Atlas has proved invaluable for homelessness professionals over the last year, and the 2020 edition is now live with the latest data and […]Read More