18 Feb 21: The campaign to vaccinate people affected by homelessness has begun. All 101 guests staying in the Glass Door hostels have now been offered the vaccine. Read more
9 Feb 2021: Glass Door calls for special, targeted vaccination plan for hard to reach and vulnerable homeless population. Read more
Help Glass Door guests stay safe when they are out and about by making and donating cloth face masks. Read more
Lisa developed a chronic illness at 21 which made it difficult for her to work. After finding shelter with Glass Door, she is now self-isolating in a hotel . Read more
In the week beginning 23 March, the majority of Glass Door shelter guests moved into London hotels, allowing them a safe place to self-isolate.
We continue to offer casework services to guests in hotels and other accommodation. We are also supporting individuals who are still on the street and will continue to advocate on behalf of all who need a safe place to self-isolate.
We have continued to keep our doors open to those in need throughout the pandemic. At our centres where we operate, we conduct COVID-19 specific risk assessments for each venue, which are updated regularly and are shared with local authorities. These risk assessments are created and maintained by trained Glass Door staff with support from a external Health & Safety consultant.
Thank you to all our partners, volunteers, staff and supporters for making our work possible.
24 June 2020: Our CEO and senior caseworker speak to journalists at the FT, the Independent and The Big Issue. Read more
Find out how to help local people affected by homelessness during this global pandemic. Read more
April 2020: Glass Door staff and guests quoted in the FT, BBC Radio 4, The Evening Standard and the Independent about the impact of the lock-down on people facing homelessness. Read more
Nancy was one of 123 Glass Door shelter guests who moved into a hotel to self-isolate last month. She tells us what this means to her. Read more
31 March 2020: Glass Door guests who had been staying in shelters over the winter are now in private London hotel rooms. Read more
17 March: What we are doing to protect guests, staff and volunteers from coronavirus, by Megan, the service development manager. Read more
Updated 30 March 2020: The Independent, The Guardian, Metro, Sky News and others cover Glass Door’s warning about the impact of COVID-19 on those who are homeless. Read more
A collection of relevant external links and guidance Read more
Find guidance on when to stay home and how we can minimise risks to all. Read more
10 March: CEO Lucy Abraham voices concerns about the impact of coronavirus on rough sleepers. Read more
latest advice and resources for staff on how we can minimise risks to rough sleeping and homeless population from the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak Read more
Here are some things that Glass Door and our partner organisations need. Read more
If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here's an overview of services and how to access them. Read more