The systems we have today were designed. They are the result of a set of decisions that were made about our society’s priorities and resources. Just as they were designed, we can redesign them so that they work for everyone
To end all types of homelessness, we need to understand and change the factors which cause it and make it worse. Issues such as the availability of affordable housing, legislation and the benefits system are part of this.
Our work with individuals drives our work to influence government, local authorities and housing providers' policy and practice to end homelessness.
Recent reforms to the benefit system are causing homelessness and making it harder for people to get back on their feet.
Experiencing homelessness has a negative impact on someone’s health and makes it difficult to access health services.
The law sets out what help people can get to deal with homelessness. But it can also exclude people from getting any help at all.
