How many services are there for homeless people in the UK?
There are hundreds of services in the UK that have been set up specifically for homeless people – not just accommodation services but a range of advice and support services. However, many homeless people also use services for the general public (eg CABx) or other particular client groups (eg services for people with alcohol or drug problems). Some organisations aim most of their services at the public or particular client groups other than homeless people, but may also provide some specialist help for homeless people. For example, a general public advice service may have a member of staff who runs a weekly outreach session for homeless people. There are also different definitions of homeless people and how agencies define who they target their services at. Some services are explicit about serving homeless people or rough sleepers. Others aim their services more generally at anyone wanting advice on housing problems, those in housing need or people whose homelessness is more hidden (eg
