Causes of homelessness

Childhood trauma lays the groundwork for future instability. It can leave lasting scars, increasing the risk of homelessness, often years later. Understanding this link helps...

Homelessness is a unique experience for everyone, but women navigate it differently than men. They face specific challenges, like domestic abuse, caregiving, and hidden homelessness,...

Poor mental health is both a cause and consequence of homelessness. How housing pressures can cause poor mental health When these pressures are turned up,...

The prospect of eviction is scary, but an eviction notice doesn’t always mean you have to leave immediately, and there’s support out there. Our homeless...

Hoarding is a mental health problem that affects 2-5% of the population. It often goes misunderstood, and it is not as well-known as other mental...

Did you know that landlords can evict tenants without giving a reason? This is known as a Section 21 notice or no-fault eviction. Once issued,...

Research by organisations like AKT, Stonewall, and Mind shows that LGBTQIA+ people are more likely to be homeless. Almost one in five LGBTQIA+ people have,...

London is in crisis. Every 7.5 minutes, someone is forced into homelessness in London – it’s the pace of a broken system. Political choices, systemic...