Direct access hostels

Title Author Publisher Description Publication year

A Foot in the Door

Centrepoint Centrepoint A good practice guide based on a consultation exercise with existing direct access hostels. Provides information on developing and managing direct... 1997

A qualitative study of the role of emergency hostels in supporting homeless drug users

Dr Caral Stevenson and Prof Jo Neale A summary report and an A-Z of good practice guidelines relating to a recent qualitative study investigating homeless drug users' experiences of... 2011

Better Times Than This: Youth Homelessness in Britain

Hall, Tom Pluto Press A book which explores the experiences of young homeless people in Britain. Based on a study of young people in temporary accommodation over a 12... 2003

Birmingham Homelessness Directory 2007

Webber M and Woods N Resource Information Service Directory of hostels, supported housing projects and key advice services for homeless people and other people in need in Birmingham. Includes... 2007

Bradford Homelessness Directory 2004

Resource Information Service Resource Information Service Directory of hostels, supported housing projects and key advice services for homeless people and other people in need in Bradford. Includes... 2004

Broxbourne Homelessness Directory 2005/2006

Resource Information Service Resource Information Service A directory of hostels, supported housing and advice services in and around the Borough of Broxbourne for homeless people and for others requiring... 2005

Cannock Chase, Lichfield and Tamworth Homelessness Directory 2005

Resource Information Service Resource Information Service Directory of hostels, supported housing projects and key advice services for homeless people and other people in need in the Cannock, Lichfield and... 2005

Coventry Homelessness Directory Website

Coventry City Council Coventry City Council An online directory of accommodation, support and advice services available to homeless people and people at risk of homelessness in Coventry. 2005

CRASH Website

CRASH (Construction and Property Industry Charity for the Homeless) CRASH (Construction and Property Industry Charity for the Homeless) Website detailing the various projects CRASH is involved in, news, events and general information about homelessness.

Double Exposure: Addressing the Needs of Homeless Women with Mental Illness

Croft-White, Clare and Parry-Cooke, Georgie Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health A report of a survey of provision in direct access hostels in London for homeless women with mental health problems. Identifies the support needs... 1996