Homelessness strategies
Local authorities are required to take a strategic approach towards tackling and preventing homelessness in their areas. This section gives examples of good practice from a number of different agencies in developing and revising homelessness strategies.
Producing strategies that can be successfully implemented has required local authorities to identify gaps in their knowledge, develop good working relationships with other departments, and develop a multi-agency approach to homelessness and related issues.
Health and homelessness
This page looks at the relationship between homelessness and health and gives examples of local authorities and health agencies working closely together. It also demonstrates how health issues can be incorporated into reviews and strategies. Read more 
Social services and homelessness
Good links between social services and housing departments are crucial when developing a strategic approach to tackling homelessness at a local level. This page looks at some common objectives of the two departments, and at some of the successful joint working arrangements adopted by Camden London Borough Council (LBC). Read more
Criminal justice system and homelessness
Joined-up strategies need to be put into practice if current legislation is going to help homelessness amongst ex-offenders. This page shows how Nacro, the crime reduction charity, is working with other agencies to come up with practical solutions to make sure housing resources are more available for this group. Read more
Implementing a strategy
Case study which shows how producing a homelessness strategy helped Chester-le-Street District Council improve its practice and address homelessness issues. Read more
Scrutiny reviews
A scrutiny review is when a council committee investigates a particular subject in depth in order to recommend proposals for change. As well as the views of council members and officers, they can consider the views of experts on the subject, service users and members of the public. Read more
Local authorities and RSLs
This section looks at best practice in joint working between local authorities and registered social landlords, and the regulatory requirements of registered social landlords. Read more
