Careless Talk: How Not to Discuss Homelessness

Careless talk: how not to discuss homelessness

Moving away from judgemental language was essential in tackling HIV stigma. Greg Hurst argues we need a similar shift in the way we talk about those experiencing homelessness

Fewer Harlow families facing homelessness following council's new plan for tackling homelessness - Your Harlow

RECENT performance reports to the council’s Cabinet reveal an encouraging fall in the number of Harlow households facing homelessness and requiring temporary accommodation reports Harlow Council. At a time when many councils across Essex and the UK are grappling with dramatically rising figures, Harlow Council is tackling the issue head on. This positive signal comes just months after the council launched its bold new Homelessness and Rough Slee…

City Council launches new mediation service to prevent homelessness

Milton Keynes City Council has launched its ‘Call Before You Serve’ initiative, offering early support to landlords and tenants to help resolve issues before a notice is served.The new initiative is designed to prevent homelessness, reduce the financial and emotional cost of legal proceedings and promote long-term stable tenancies. It is aimed at landlords, tenants and housing professionals who are facing eviction proceedings.‘Call Before You Se…