Better evidence
for a world without homelessness
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
Use our data and evidence tools
Our Evidence Tools for homelessness put evidence at people's fingertips, making the available evidence easier to use and highlighting where more and better evidence is needed. Our tools show what the evidence says about homelessness interventions and help you make smarter decisions about how to best serve those experiencing homelessness in the future.
What have we learnt so far?
We have worked with national and local governments, co-designing and investing in groundbreaking projects to help build a growing body of evidence. Find out more about what we have learnt so far about how to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
Test and Learn and Systems-Wide Evaluation
Learn more about our programme of trials and evaluations: testing ways to reduce homelessness and end rough sleeping, and mapping the homelessness and rough sleeping system.
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November 6, 2025
Changing the narrative: How lived experience voices help shape homelessness policy
Lived experience voices have played a central role in informing our Test and Learn programme. From informing research and evaluation to intervention design and delivery support, we discuss how their contributions have made an impact - and why this matters if we are to truly shift the narrative on homelessness.
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October 30, 2025
Why homelessness needs a public health approach
Dr Lígia Teixeira assesses the situation in Scotland, and proposes measures to ensure Scotland's new 'Ask & Act' duties prevent and drive down rates of homelessness.
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October 23, 2025
Before we bet big on AI, we need evidence it drives impact
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are spreading fast, but we need evidence to know which ones truly make an impact. The Centre for Homelessness Impact is testing an AI chatbot that offers early housing advice to prevent homelessness.
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