by Oasis Community Housing | 2 Jul 2026 | Crisis services, housing first
For many people, moving into a new home might seem like the end of homelessness. But for the Housing First approach, it’s just the beginning. Oasis Community Housing’s Housing First approach was commissioned at the end of 2024. The service provides...
by Oasis Community Housing | 1 Jul 2026 | Crisis services, housing first
Housing First is an approach that focuses on giving people a stable home first and foremost, then walking alongside them as they rebuild their lives at their own pace. We spoke to Shona, one of our Housing First Support Workers, to find out more about her work....
by Oasis Community Housing | 29 Jun 2026 | Crisis services, Statements
The 202-year-old Vagrancy Act, which meant someone could be criminalised for rough sleeping, has been officially repealed across England and Wales today (29 June). Homelessness charities and campaigners have spent years calling for the law to be abolished, arguing...
by Oasis Community Housing | 29 Jun 2026 | Crisis services
Today, in a statement about Sunderland’s Basis drop-in, Oasis Community Housing’s CEO Sarah Gorman confirmed:It is with deep sadness that our Sunderland homelessness drop-in will close at 2pm on Friday 3 July. We all know Basis as a safe place that has...
by Oasis Community Housing | 14 May 2026 | Crisis services
Growing evidence suggests neurodivergent people may face an increased risk of housing insecurity and homelessness. One study found that 12% of people facing homelessness showed “strong evidence” of autistic traits – a significant proportion compared to the 1.1%...
by Oasis Community Housing | 4 Mar 2026 | Crisis services
New official figures reveal that rough sleeping hits record high of 4,793 people, marking the highest level since the national snapshot count began in 2010. Responding to the news, Sarah Gorman, Oasis Community Housing Chief Executive, said: “These latest rough...
