Here, Lynne McMordie shares the findings of new research on the nature and design of temporary accommodation (TA) services in Belfast and their efficacy in resolving homelessness for those with more complex needs.
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Temporary accommodation in Scotland: where are we now, and where do we go from here?
What is the state of play for temporary accommodation in Scotland? In this blog, Dr Beth Watts reflects on new I-SPHERE report and where to go next.
Conditionality and sanctions in welfare policy: broadening the debate
Beth Watts and Suzanne Fitzpatrick discuss their newly released Routledge book on Welfare Conditionality.
Back to the Land?
How can we fund social infrastructure through land value capture? Prof Mark Stephens talks us through some of the options from his new research.
How much housing do we need?
In this blog , Prof Glen Bramley reflects on the interim report of a new study investigating Housing supply requirements across Great Britain for low-income households and homeless people, and the key policy challenges facing Government and the Housing sector.
Domestic Abuse and Housing: Bringing Together Research and Practice
There is an increasingly recognised, but under-explored link between domestic abuse and housing. Here, postgraduate researcher Dora Welker reflects on a recent conference and future directions for research.
Why does Housing First work?
Prof Sarah Johnsen reflects on why Housing First seems so much more effective than mainstream provision for the majority of homeless people with multiple and complex needs.
I-SPHERE and Oak Foundation Research Internship Programme: Q&A with our intern Lynne McMordie
Lynne McMordie was appointed as our first intern under the I-SPHERE Oak Foundation research internship programme. In this Q&A Lynne tells us about her experiences to date.
Paid Internship Programme On Homelessness – DEADLINE
We have an exciting opportunity for two researchers to join us for 6 month paid homelessness research internships. Applications close midnight 26th March.
Reducing heat and shedding light in debates about homelessness and ‘social control’
In this blog, Sarah Johnsen, Suzanne Fitzpatrick and Beth Watts provide a framework offering potential to bring greater clarity and calm to extremely sensitive debates surrounding the use of ‘social control’ in responses to homelessness.