The Knowledge Exchange publishes insight paper on Housing First approach
A trusted partner in social policy
With over 50 years of experience supporting public policy, TKE is a go-to service for policy leaders. It offers a wealth of resources covering social policy topics, from homelessness to public health, and includes hard-to-find grey literature that’s essential for developing forward-thinking strategies.
Its latest insight paper, Housing First (In Focus) highlights an innovative approach to helping those with high and complex needs.
Housing First turns traditional support methods on their head by offering stable accommodation without preconditions. This ensures individuals have a safe space to begin addressing their challenges. The briefing delves into the evidence behind Housing First and highlights examples of projects that have successfully implemented this approach, offering valuable lessons for policymakers and practitioners.
A crucial resource for policy leaders
The Knowledge Exchange plays a pivotal role in supporting public sector decision-making.
Head of The Knowledge Exchange, Morwen Johnson, explained why TKE’s work matters:
“Embedding an evidence-based culture across all levels of an organisation is a complex task. Finding the right information to support effective policy can feel like a full-time job in itself. That’s where we come in. TKE provides reliable, in-depth resources that help organisations focus on the big picture while ensuring their strategies are grounded in proven approaches.”
The Housing First (In Focus) insight paper is available now. Whether you’re shaping local housing policy or designing services for vulnerable groups, this paper provides the tools and insights to guide your decisions.
Embedding an evidence-based culture across all levels of an organisation is a complex task. Finding the right information to support effective policy can feel like a full-time job in itself. That’s where we come in. TKE provides reliable, in-depth resources that help organisations focus on the big picture while ensuring their strategies are grounded in proven approaches.
Morwen Johnson
Head of The Knowledge Exchange