Next session: Thursday 24th July 11am
Panellists: TBC
Topic: Social housing's role in homelessness
Where? Teams
Homelessness is rising, and behind every statistic is a person facing incredibly difficult circumstances. Whether sleeping rough, sofa surfing, or stuck in temporary accommodation, far too many people across the UK are without a safe, stable place to call home.
In this Housing Hive session, we’ll explore how organisations are responding — from frontline support and transitional housing to preventative strategies and partnership approaches.
Expect an honest, practical discussion about what support makes the biggest difference, where the system is falling short, and how we can work better together across housing, support services, and local authorities.
This conversation is grounded in lived experience, frontline delivery, and a shared ambition — not just to manage homelessness, but to reduce and ultimately prevent it.
Why attend?
1. Understanding the Landscape
We’ll open with a look at the current picture in 2025 — including economic pressures, the increase in temporary accommodation placements, and the challenges people face when trying to access secure, affordable housing.
2. Transitional Housing and Stabilisation
Drawing on insight from organisations like Stepping Stone Projects, we’ll explore how transitional accommodation can provide more than just a roof — offering tailored support, trust-building, and the space people need to move forward.
3. Prevention and Early Support
We’ll discuss how early intervention is being used to prevent homelessness — from cross-sector partnerships and better use of data to trauma-informed approaches that meet people where they are.
4. Looking Forward
What needs to change to achieve better outcomes? We’ll consider the structural, policy, and funding shifts required, and the opportunities to work more collaboratively to build long-term solutions.
This session is open to anyone working across housing, support, local government, or the voluntary sector — particularly those with a role in preventing homelessness, managing temporary accommodation, or designing joined-up services.
Whether you’re working at a strategic level or delivering support day-to-day, this conversation will provide space to share learning, explore ideas, and reflect on what’s needed next.
