Research Digest Number 5: Housing First: EPOCH Practice evidence review
Abstract
There is a large international evidence base on Housing First. Many of the studies that have been conducted are American or Canadian. This research digest focuses on European research and analysis of Housing First services and programmes. Housing First is the most significant change in homelessness policy and practice that has occurred in the last thirty years. The Housing First approach has proven effectiveness in ending long term and repeated homelessness among people with multiple and complex needs in many European countries and beyond Europe
Fields of Study & Subjects
Homelessness and Social Issues
Urban and Rural Development Challenges
HIV
Drug Use
Sexual Risk
Publication details
- Journal / source
- White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book