Homelessness and the cost of living crisis

Posted on Tuesday 13 December 2022

Homelessness, as most people think of, involves people living rough on the street, but it actually encompasses a much larger population whose existing housing has become unsustainable.

True scale of Covid infections in UK private homes revealed

Posted on Thursday 24 November 2022

The full scale and impact of Covid-19 in UK homes has been laid bare in a new book which shines a spotlight on the role housing played during the pandemic.

Affordable home ownership schemes: risks need to be better explained

Posted on Friday 14 October 2022

People living in shared ownership properties could be hit hard by a double whammy of rising inflation and interest rates.

Researchers call for better reporting of landlords who have illegally evicted and harassed tenants

Posted on Monday 6 June 2022

Just 12 landlords were convicted for offences under the Protection from Eviction Act (PfEA) in 2020/21, according to new research by the University of York and the charity Safer Renting.

Women are homeless in greater numbers than has previously been assumed, new research shows

Posted on Thursday 16 December 2021

Women's homelessness occurs at a far greater scale than is recognised and systemic failures leave many in a “state of survival,” new study reveals.

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Centrepoint launch a new University of York report on the evaluation of a two year Housing First for Care Leavers pilot project

Posted on Thursday 11 November 2021

The evaluation results strongly suggested that a Housing First model for care leavers is worthy of replication in other settings.

Property supply to the lower end of the English private rented sector

Posted on Wednesday 23 June 2021

This new report by Julie Rugg and Alison Wallace, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, explores letting practices at the lower end of the private rented sector with a focus on landlord intent and property supply.

Prosperity gap between social renters and the national average narrows, new research shows

Posted on Monday 26 April 2021

Living in social housing is no longer an accurate indicator of prosperity, with new research indicating a narrowing of the gap between social renters and the private sector in terms of income, job status and social class.

Launch of European Evidence Review on Women's Homelessness

Posted on Thursday 22 April 2021

Dr Joanne Bretherton, from the Centre for Housing Policy, has review on women's homelessness published.

York to host homelessness webinars

Posted on Thursday 18 February 2021

The Centre for Housing Policy (CHP) is to host a series of webinars focused on improving the measurement of homelessness in Europe.

New scheme provides early escape route for victims of domestic violence, study shows

Posted on Thursday 28 January 2021

Survivors of domestic violence are being given a better route out of abuse through an innovative early intervention scheme, a new study shows.

Housing report voted most influential of 2020

Posted on Friday 15 January 2021

A groundbreaking report on the Private Rented Sector written by Dr Julie Rugg from the Centre of Housing Policy in collaboration with Cambridge House receives national accolade.

Criminal landlords subject tenants to illegal eviction, violence and exploitation, new report says

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020

Criminal landlords are subjecting tenants to financial exploitation, illegal eviction and violence, a major new report on the UK’s private rented sector reveals.

Professor Becky Tunstall publishes 'The Rise and Fall of Social Housing'

Posted on Monday 9 March 2020

Professor Becky Tunstall's book, "The Fall and Rise of social housing: 100 years on 20 estates" is out now.

New report highlights challenges in providing effective NHS services to rough sleepers

Posted on Thursday 27 February 2020

New research by Nicholas Pleace and Joanne Bretherton, working in collaboration with the King's Fund, has highlighted the challenges in providing effective NHS services for people sleeping rough.

Nicholas Pleace publishes book on homelessness in Denmark, Finland and Ireland

Posted on Tuesday 4 February 2020

Nicholas has written the book alongside Mike Allen (Focus Ireland), Lars Benjaminsen (Danish Centre for Social Science Research) and Eoin O'Sullivan (Trinity College Dublin).

Exploring the possible impacts of housing tech

Posted on Monday 20 January 2020

Dr Alison Wallace summarises her CaCHE blog post.

Peer Researchers attend homelessness conference in Ireland

Posted on Wednesday 27 November 2019

The Peer Research and Understanding Homelessness: Exploring Practice, Learning and Innovation conference, was held in Dublin on 20 November 2019 by Focus Ireland. Guests and speakers included services and charities working within the homeless sector across Europe, some of whom were already using a peer research methodology.

Safe as Houses: Private Greed, Political Negligence and Housing Policy after Grenfell

Posted on Tuesday 26 November 2019

Dr Stuart Hodkinson is set to present his latest research on the impact of politicians' attitudes towards housing policy.

Homelessness can be reduced using innovative ‘Housing First’ model

Posted on Friday 11 October 2019

A housing model has proved effective in reducing homelessness across Europe but it needs more political support to increase its impact, says a new study led by the University of York.

Researching rough sleepers

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2019

A new project will be looking at improving access to healthcare for people living rough.

Dr Joanne Bretherton invited to Japan for a Visiting Fellowship

Posted on Friday 15 March 2019

A Japanese university has invited a Research Fellow from York to travel across Japan to observe service and policy responses for women and families.

Dr Alison Wallace publishes report: Exploring Shared Ownership Markets outside London and the South East

Posted on Thursday 21 February 2019

Shared ownership homes are found in all English regions but are geographically concentrated in London and the South-East.

Housing and Technology Capital Fund Scoping

Posted on Friday 8 February 2019

A scoping study to inform future housing for people with a learning disability, autism or both has recently been completed.

Sustainable housing projects should rely less on resident behaviour to succeed

Posted on Wednesday 6 February 2019

A new report has shown that sustainable housing developments should rely less on residents adapting their behaviour to achieve environmentally-friendly outcomes, and more on built-in home features.

Cold comfort

Posted on Wednesday 12 December 2018

Vulnerable groups frozen out of initiatives to keep people warm; needs not numbers must drive support measures.

New CHP research on women's experience of rough sleeping

Posted on Monday 19 November 2018

New Centre for Housing Policy research has been completed which contradicts the assumption that rough sleeping is largely experienced by lone adult men.

CHP researchers present at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Conference

Posted on Monday 19 November 2018

Centre for Housing Policy researchers presented their work at the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Conference, covering topics such as ending homelessness and gender inequalities.

WBG Briefing: Housing and Gender

Posted on Monday 29 October 2018

Professor Becky Tunstall has written a Women's Budget Group (WBG) Briefing on Housing and Gender ahead of the 2018 Autumn Budget.

Four leading housing scholars conferred as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Posted on Friday 19 October 2018

York's Professor Rebecca Tunstall is among the four successful scholars.

Negative perception of social housing is outdated, say researchers

Posted on Tuesday 25 September 2018

Social housing has improved over time, and is not as negatively perceived by residents as is so often thought, a major review has revealed.

Review reveals millions of private housing tenants are being failed

Posted on Monday 10 September 2018

Dr Julie Rugg and David Rhodes, from York’s Centre for Housing Policy, have published a review of the private rented sector.

Professor Pleace speaks at the Australian Homelessness Conference

Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2018

CHP director delivered the keynote at the National Homelessness Conference, Melbourne on 6-7 August 2018.

York launches £1m housing inequalities research programme

Posted on Friday 3 August 2018

The University of York will invest £1m in a collaborative programme of research into housing inequalities and social justice.

York's Dr Alison Wallace has new book published

Posted on Tuesday 15 May 2018

A Research Fellow from the University of York has had her book, Ownership, Narrative, Things, published.

Getting on the ladder: Researchers recruit for major new study on first-time buyers

Posted on Friday 27 April 2018

Dr Alison Wallace involved in major new study on first-time buyers.

Home truths - study explores the impact of the lack of affordable housing

Posted on Wednesday 25 April 2018

CHP researchers find trapping effect of housing ladder on people with low incomes.

CHP researchers published in The Guardian

Posted on Thursday 15 March 2018

Two researchers from the Centre for Housing Policy have had an article featured in The Guardian

Women’s Homelessness in Europe Network (WHEN) launches new website

Posted on Wednesday 7 March 2018

New platform for collaborative research and resources on women's homelessness.

Nicholas Pleace publishes new review

Posted on Monday 19 February 2018

The review is supported by the homelessness charity St Mungo's

Success for Centre for Housing Policy researchers

Posted on Friday 21 July 2017

Nicholas Pleace and Joanne Bretherton contribute to report calling for a radical new approach to homelessness

Rebecca Tunstall contributes to poverty audit

Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2017

Emeritus Professor Rebecca Tunstall, has contributed to a review of manifesto commitments to tackle poverty.

CHP's Housing First Guide Europe is core component of new Housing First Europe Hub

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2017

Nicholas Pleace continues to advance housing policy practice as part of new pan-European initiative to promote the development of Housing First

New Rugg review will provide much needed insight into private rented sector

Posted on Wednesday 29 March 2017

Thorough, independent review to deliver better information about this growing tenure

Women’s Homelessness in Europe

Posted on Friday 24 March 2017

The Women's Homelessness in Europe Network (WHEN), co-directed by Joanne Bretherton at the Centre for Housing Policy in collaboration with Trinity College, Dublin, has just produced a major new analysis, Women's Homelessness in Europe.

CHP celebrates 10 years working with European Observatory on Homelessness

Posted on Friday 3 February 2017

The department's continued work with the FEANTSA has led to an international profile in the field of homelessness.

Poetry on buses

Posted on Thursday 12 January 2017

Travel challenges of older people depicted in poetry on buses

New study puts cost of temporary accomodation in London at £663m in 2015

Posted on Monday 14 November 2016

Julie Rugg featured on BBC Radio 4 programme - File on 4

Is there a role for US style homeownership education in the UK?

Posted on Tuesday 25 October 2016

Alison Wallace investigates the US experience on her travel fellowship

Housing First Guide Europe!

Posted on Tuesday 21 June 2016

Housing First is one of the most significant innovations in homelessness service design in recent decades

CHP report informs ECNI statement

Posted on Friday 4 March 2016

Housing inequalities in Northern Ireland

Homeownership Education and Counselling Courses

Posted on Thursday 25 February 2016

Study leave to New York State

Homelessness in Great Britain: Taking the Long View

Posted on Tuesday 16 February 2016

Costs of homelessness

London's 'temporary accommodation' market drives up the costs of homelessness

Posted on Monday 15 February 2016

A perfect storm of high rents and benefit restrictions

New report shows how services are benefitting single homeless people

Posted on Monday 25 January 2016

packages of arts-based activity, education and one-to-one support

Research aims for justice in energy policy

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016

Major new research project to see how policies affect vulnerable groups

Major European training programme draws on CHP research

Posted on Tuesday 5 January 2016

Improving cooperation between social services workers and housing staff

Do you want to research a social policy topic to PhD level?

Posted on Monday 4 January 2016

ESRC award available with SPSW now

CHP intern helps local council

Posted on Tuesday 8 December 2015

How local councils can support self-builders

European Commission Housing Seminar

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015

Nicholas Pleace is national expert for study on preventing homelessness after eviction

Real London Lives

Posted on Tuesday 11 August 2015

The rise of ‘jigsaw jobs’ still leave London residents struggling financially

2015 UK Housing Review

Posted on Friday 31 July 2015

Key information on housing statistics for England (and its regions), Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

At what cost?

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2015

Our research for Crisis shows how intervening to help people when they first become homeless makes good economic sense, saving between £3,000 and £18,000 for every person helped

Experts gather to discuss the implications of new research on shared ownership

Posted on Tuesday 21 July 2015

Launched by Lord Richard Best in the House of Lords

New report highlights the costs to foster carers of providing accommodation

Posted on Monday 29 June 2015

Implications for allowances and allocation of social housing

Deborah Quilgars at the International Summit on the Legal Needs of Street Youth

Posted on Monday 22 June 2015

Speaking on the human needs of street children

What is the best way to support people with sight loss and dementia?

Posted on Tuesday 16 June 2015

How to enable them to stay in their own homes as long as possible

See the research behind the news story

Posted on Friday 17 April 2015

How football gives hope to the homeless

Is reconnection working for Britain's rough sleepers?

Posted on Friday 10 April 2015

The principle is sound, but what happens in practice?

Study confronts social housing stereotypes

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2015

Debunking the common myths that some social housing residents lack aspirations

CHP announcement in the Budget

Posted on Thursday 19 March 2015

CHP to lead feasibility study of direct commissioning of housing

Fuel poverty and disabled people: the impact of policy change

Posted on Monday 9 June 2014

Recent research has highlighted the challenges that disabled people face in paying their fuel bills.

New European network website launched

Posted on Thursday 27 March 2014

Women's Homelessness in Europe Network (WHEN) launches new website www.womenshomelessness.org

Students from The Mount highlight homelessness

Posted on Wednesday 12 February 2014

Students from the Mount school in York have created a film to draw attention to homelessness

CHP has won funding from the EPSRC, ESRC and AHRC for a three year ‘Design for Wellbeing’ project investigating the links between mobility and wellbeing amongst older people.

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2014

Mobility and Well-being in later life

CHP conducting research into sight loss and dementia: developing social care practice in different housing settings

Posted on Thursday 11 April 2013

Independent project has been commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research School for Social Care Research.

CHP Director discusses new housing initiatives on Radio 4 Today programme

Posted on Thursday 21 March 2013

CHP Director discussed Government's new measures to stimulate the housing market on Radio 4 Today programme

White Rose ESRC Doctoral Studentship

Posted on Friday 22 February 2013

New ESRC PhD studentship at the Centre for Housing Policy, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York.

Making it Count

Posted on Wednesday 23 January 2013

CHP devises tool to demonstrate a cost effective solution to homelessness

Independent analysis of homelessness data in the UK

Posted on Tuesday 4 December 2012

An independent study by Heriot Watt and University of York shows contrast in homelessness levels between England and Scotland, but common concerns regarding welfare cuts

Breaking up Communities?

Posted on Monday 3 December 2012

How far was 20th century slum clearance responsible for breaking up communities?

A job in itself: the thankless task for young unemployed people looking for work

Posted on Wednesday 17 October 2012

Research from CHP finds young people facing the toughest jobs market in decades.

Feantsa Annual Research Conference, York, 2012

Posted on Thursday 4 October 2012

EU researchers meet to discuss homelessness strategies

Does social housing affect social mobility?

Posted on Monday 18 June 2012

Parliamentary Taskforce finds "there is no evidence that social housing per se, inhibits social mobility"

Inaugural Lecture : Rebecca Tunstall

Posted on Tuesday 1 May 2012

Becky Tunstall director of CHP gives her inaugural lecture at Ron Cooke Hub

JRF Evidence Review on Housing and Poverty

Posted on Thursday 29 March 2012

A new look at the links between housing and poverty

University of York to join the Russell Group

Posted on Friday 16 March 2012

The University of York has been invited to join the Russell Group in recognition of its excellent research, outstanding teaching and learning, and the impact of its work with business and the public sector.

Evaluation of strategy to end rough sleeping in London

Posted on Tuesday 14 February 2012

An Evaluation of 'No Second Night Out' by Broadway, University of York and Crunch Consulting has been published.

How can families in rural communities be helped to help themselves?

Posted on Monday 13 February 2012

Mark Bevan from CHP contributes to discussion in the Yorkshire Post about the affordability of rural housing.

Key information on housing statistics published

Posted on Monday 13 February 2012

The 20th print edition of the UK Housing Review has been published