We explain what it means to have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), and the implications for people facing or experiencing homelessness. Read more
We're spotlighting the ways our Caseworkers offer support to people experiencing poor mental health alongside homelessness. Read more
The National Plan to End Homelessness has a lot of positive elements, but also some glaring gaps. Read more
Anna, our Migrant Project and Advocacy Manager, writes about the intersection of hidden homelessness and women’s experiences, and why it matters. Read more
Hidden homelessness can be experienced in a number of ways, including staying in temporary accommodation, sofa-surfing, and living in overcrowded conditions. Read more
A look at rent controls - what they are, their history and the arguments for and against them. Read more
Section 21 evictions are finally due to be abolished. What led us here, what role did Glass Door Homeless Charity play and what’s going to happen next? Read more
How is homelessness defined in the eyes of the law, and how does statutory homelessness affect the level of support a person is owed by the government? Read more
Many people find that being employed makes it more challenging to move from homelessness towards stable, long-term housing. Read more
Understanding how we got to where we are today can inform what needs to be done to end homelessness for good. Read more
Hidden homelessness is more common than many of us realise, but it's often underreported. However, to end homelessness in London, we need to understand the broad scope of experiences. Read more
Find out where things stand today with social housing, the history that led us here, and why expanding the social housing supply is so crucial if we’re going to tackle homelessness in London. Read more
A blog explaining how the benefit cap works, how it has changed over time and why we see it as so harmful. Read more
What exactly is ‘Section 21’, and why have there been so many calls for these evictions to be banned? This blog will help to explain. Read more
From the beginning of April 2024, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, which determine how much money people are entitled to receive in housing benefits, rose. Read more
We have noticed a worrying increase in homelessness among 18-34 year olds. Read our latest dig into the factors contributing to this rise. Read more
After spending months in limbo, the Renters (Reform) Bill recently had its Second Reading (the first time MPs can debate a bill in Parliament) and has just entered the committee stage, in which it will be examined in detail. Its final fate is unknown, but we thought that now might be a good time to explain Glass Door’s perspective on the bill. Read more
The Illegal Migration Bill risks increasing homelessness, destitution, and exploitation in a vulnerable population without recourse to justice. Read more
Neil, Co-Head of Casework, has been working at Glass Door for 16 years and has seen various changes in the homelessness sector during that time. Here, he talks to us about what has and hasn’t changed in the 5 years since the Homelessness Reduction Act was enacted. Read more
