Women make up 60% of all homeless adults in temporary accommodation in England, but some still feel safer sleeping on the streets. Why we need more safe spaces and gender-informed care for women experiencing homelessness 👇 justlife.org.uk/news/2024/temp…

Over 36,000 households are now living in out-of-area temporary accommodation. Not only do they endure the poor conditions that are a daily reality for many in TA, they are also separated from loved ones, and face long costly commutes to work or school. justlife.org.uk/news/2024/acti…

Positive funding news 🎉Pleased to share that we have received £20,000 from the #NationalLottery to continue our befriending scheme for people experiencing homelessness! Thank you The National Lottery Community Fund for making this project possible🤩

Congratulations Rushanara Ali MP 💙 on your appointment as the new Minister responsible for tackling homelessness. At a time when we have record numbers of people in temporary accommodation, we look forward to working with you to make their experiences short, safe and healthy.

@Justlife supports those in temporary accommodation in Brighton and Manchester while advocating for them nationwide. CEO Simon Gale discusses their commitment to involving people with lived experience in their work. Learn more here: ow.ly/lhMz50SUKGt

It is not right that people with disabilities are living in inaccessible accommodation where they are unable to do to move around independently or access the bathroom on another floor. Everyone deserves housing that upholds their basic rights. justlife.org.uk/news/2024/disa…

In 2004, there were around 101,000 households in temporary accommodation. By the end of 2010, this had fallen to 48,000. With the right policies, we can turn the tide on homelessness and build a future where experiences in TA are short, safe and healthy. justlife.org.uk/news/2024/acti…

Great to see the government confirm Angela Rayner will lead a new cross-govt taskforce to reduce homelessness, especially in light of new record highs. This initiative holds significant potential for addressing the crisis in temporary accommodation. bigissue.com/news/housing/a…

🚨URGENT APPEAL: We have until 30th Aug to secure match funds for the Big Give. Unfortunately, our main funder has had to withdraw, leaving us in a race against time to find new pledgers. This appeal is vital for raising funds we need to operate. More info:justlife.org.uk/urgent-appeal-…

Women make up 51% of the population, but 60% of all adults in temporary accommodation. TA should be a place where women can wait for permanent housing in safety. In reality, some feel so unsafe they resort to sleeping on the streets instead. justlife.org.uk/news/2024/temp…

We have until this Friday to raise £7500 in match funds for our winter fundraiser. We rely on this appeal to raise essential funds for our health and housing services. If your organisation wants to support a homelessness charity this winter, pls pledge: community.biggive.org/s/pledge?campa…

Proud to sign this important letter calling for urgent action to dismantle the hostile environment that is dividing our communities and driving migrants into homelessness and destitution. Thank you to JCWI and Haringey Migrant Support Centre 🧡 for leading this effort.

Happy to share that we secured enough match funding to double the donations our wonderful supporters make during the Big Give week from 3rd-10th December🤩Huge thanks to those who pledged match funds or shared the appeal, you made this year's campaign possible!

Spending on temporary accommodation has soared by 29% in just one year. Councils have repeatedly warned spiralling homelessness costs are threatening them with bankruptcy. The govt must intervene to prevent vital services being withdrawn. bigissue.com/news/housing/c…

Inspiring campaign from Groundswell and Amnesty UK that puts the voices of people with lived experience front and centre. People who have faced homelessness deserve a seat at the table in creating solutions to end it. Sign their petition: amnesty.org.uk/actions/end-ho…

64% of frontline workers said their job negatively impacts their wellbeing in the annual Frontline Network survey. Our ‘Learning Lunches' give homelessness workers a chance to take a break, share a meal + connect in a supportive environment. More info: justlife.org.uk/our-work/brigh…

The next session of The Breathing Room with Museum of Homelessness is online on Sept 10th 3-5pm. The session is for practitioners/volunteers who support people experiencing homelessness - but all are welcome. DM for more info or register here: outsavvy.com/event/20663/th…

Council spending on temporary accommodation has hit £2.2bn a year, but many residents continue to endure unacceptable living conditions. Our current approach isn't working. It's time to create a system where experiences in TA are short, safe and healthy. insidehousing.co.uk/news/council-s…

As we enter a new parliament,we have a chance to turn the tide on homelessness and start building a future where temporary accommodation is short, safe & healthy. Join us for the launch of a “Better Vision for TA” at the Labour Party Conference. 🔴23rd Sept, 19:30pm, ACC Room 5

New journal article - “over representation of Black and minoritised h’holds in out of area housing” in CriticalSocialPolicy Race Equality Foundation Justlife Shelter UoNSociology journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…