Short term, big impact: the role of mental health step-down services

Staff and customers at Look Ahead’s Gateway Service in Southwark were delighted to welcome a visit from Florence Eshalomi MP who serves as Minister for Homelessness, Democracy, Communities and Faith, ahead of the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) Supported Housing Week (19th-23rd October).

Saturday 10th October marked both World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day. While these are two separate awareness days, they are deeply connected and central to Look Ahead's purpose. Every day, our colleagues support people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or both, helping them find stability, regain independence and build better futures.

Team Look Ahead has raised more than £6,500 after completing the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon, supporting health and wellbeing activities for people using Look Ahead services.