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Going Beyond: Homeless Link Practice Podcast

Homeless Link
Homelessness
Moral Injury
England
Housing First
Palliative Care
ESOL
Gambling
Neurodivergence
Providence Row Housing Association
London
Census
Housing
Literacy 100
Racism
Attentional-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Rough Sleeping Snapshot Estimates
Finland
VORG
Birmingham City Council

Going Beyond, a podcast for people working in the homelessness sector.

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In this episode, we discuss the benefits of learning English and taking part in learning more broadly for people experiencing homelessness, the barriers to accessing and sustaining provision, and how we can make learning more accessible.

In this episode, we discuss the role of Day Services within the homelessness sector, exploring how our new set of principles can help shape the culture, consistency, and quality of support provided.

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between neurodivergence and homelessness, and discuss ways services can become more accessible, responsive and inclusive to neurodivergent people.

In this episode we discuss why palliative care is relevant for the homelessness sector, how homelessness services can work more closely with palliative care services, and how staff should be supported when they experience a death of someone accessing... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Halsey
English Language and Literacy Teacher at Providence Row Housing Association
Providence Row Housing Association
Episode: ESOL & Learning Provision
Angie Allgood
Founder and director of New Way Project in East London
New Way Project
Episode: Day Services
Vicky Album
National Practice Development Team, Homeless Link
Homeless Link
Episode: Day Services
Amelia Draper
Evaluation and Learning Lead at Changing Futures Nottingham
Changing Futures Nottingham
Episode: Neurodivergence and Homelessness
Caroline Shulman
GP, researcher focused on homelessness and advanced ill health
Homeless and Inclusion Health, previously GP work
Episode: Palliative care and homelessness
Alex Smith
National Practice Development Team, Homeless Link; leads inclusion work in homelessness services
Homeless Link
Episode: Racism and homelessness
Monica Crewhall
Creative arts therapist, researcher, author of Made Homeless Not Hopeless
Independent researcher; author
Episode: Racism and homelessness
Kirk Cullen
Researcher at Crisis with lived experience of homelessness
Crisis
Episode: Racism and homelessness
Martha Schofield
Senior Research Officer, Shelter's research team
Shelter
Episode: Racism and homelessness

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Jo Turner
Host of Going Beyond

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • What a great show!

    I’ve never heard such an insightful, direct and empathetic discussion of homelessness. And what a presenter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoof Hurd
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Insightful, direct and empathetic discussions on homelessness.
Strong use of lived experience to inform policy and practice.
Great host pacing and clear, actionable guidance for frontline teams.
Excellent mix of research and real-world perspective.
High-quality guests with practical takeaways for practitioners.

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Palliative care and homelessness
Q: Is a planned death ever appropriate in a hostel or supported living arrangement?
A planned end-of-life pathway in a hostel can be appropriate when the client chooses to stay in a familiar environment; success relies on strong multidisciplinary support, involving district nurses, palliative care teams, GPs, and social care partners to implement a dignified plan respecting the client's wishes.
Palliative care and homelessness
Q: What do we mean by palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for people with serious, life-limiting illnesses through a holistic, person-centered approach that supports both the individual and their loved ones across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual domains, and it can occur alongside active treatment rather than stopping all other interventions.
Day Services
Q: What role do day services play in someone's journey, and why are they vital within the wider homelessness support system?
Day services act as hubs that provide critical access to basic needs, opportunities for face-to-face contact, trusted relationships, and a platform to navigate other services without repeatedly retelling one's story. They support a person's sense of safety, belonging, and progress, enabling movement toward accommodation, employment, and improved well-being.
Neurodivergence and Homelessness
Q: What can frontline services do to support neurodivergent people?
Provide training and awareness, use plain language, allow extra processing time, create universal adjustments (like low-stimulus spaces and accessible documents), use trauma-informed approaches, and support autonomy while offering step-by-step help.
Neurodivergence and Homelessness
Q: How do neurodivergent conditions affect the lived experience of homelessness?
Symptoms and characteristics influence how individuals navigate chaotic environments, comply with rules, manage sensory inputs, and access services; factors like routine, control, and supportive networks play critical roles in stability and access to housing.

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The show focuses on practical homelessness practice, policy, and service delivery, with deep dives into topics like neurodivergence, anti-racism, literacy, Housing First, and moral injury. Episodes feature researchers, frontline workers, and policy advocates who combine academic insight with lived experience to outline actionable strategies for homelessness services, governance, and funding. A notable strength is the mix of cross-country perspectives, sector-wide benchmarks, and hands-on guidance for frontline teams, making it helpful for practitioners seeking evidence-informed improvements and for potential sponsors looking to reach professionals in the homelessness space.

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