Policy Library
Policy, research and good practice work forms a major part of Shelter's efforts to address and find solutions for homelessness and housing issues.
Submission: HCLG Select Committee Inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness and the private rented sector
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Shelter has been contacted by thousands of people facing eviction, homelessness, and problems in their accommodation which make it unsuitable to stay safe and healthy in during the pandemic.
Published: 1 December 2020
Briefing: Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
Shelter is the UK’s largest housing and homelessness charity. Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to provide information, support and advice to thousands of people experiencing bad housing or facing homelessness.
Published: 1 December 2020
Briefing: Support for homelessness during the winter months
The government has introduced welcome interventions to protect people sleeping rough and those at the sharpest end of the housing emergency against the impact of COVID-19. However, despite the measures in place, people have fallen through the gaps in support.
Published: 1 December 2020
Briefing: The impact of homelessness and bad housing on children's education
Briefing: The impact of homelessness and bad housing on children's education
Published: 16 November 2020
Alert Briefing: New Universal Credit statistics out show impact on private renters
New Universal Credit statistics out show impact on private renters
Published: 10 November 2020
Our impact and service evaluations
This major new project for Shelter and Crisis examines the long term experiences of people moving into private rented accommodation. Read on to see how you could be involved.
Published: 6 November 2020
Report: Time for change – Making renting fairer for private renters
Time for change: Making renting fairer for private renters
Published: 1 November 2020
Consultation response: Planning For the Future
Planning For the Future
Published: 1 November 2020
Research: The impact of homelessness on a child's education
This research report from Shelter shows how problematic this acceptance of homelessness among children of school age is. Our survey with teachers all across Britain shows that the impacts of homelessness on children is not hidden or hard to spot at all.
Published: 1 November 2020
Briefing: Urgent Question on preventing homelessness and protecting rough sleepers during the national lockdown
Briefing: Urgent Question on preventing homelessness and protecting rough sleepers during the national lockdown
Published: 1 November 2020