Supporting homeless families in Leicester: Raising Health and LPT’s Homeless Mental Health Service make a meaningful impact

20 Aug 2025

Raising Health team has recently supported two vital initiatives aimed at improving the lives of homeless families in Leicester.

On Tuesday 12th August, families experiencing homelessness were invited to a special event at Highfields Children, Young People and Family Centre. Organised by LPT’s Homeless Mental Health Service (HMHS), the day offered a safe and welcoming space filled with activities, support, and connection.

With over 450 families currently living in temporary accommodation such as B&Bs or hotels, the event aimed to reach those who may not be connected to existing support systems. Attendees enjoyed children’s activities, free refreshments, clothing donations, and direct access to local health and support services. Wellbeing and information packs were also distributed to adults and young people.

The event was made possible thanks to Raising Health, which secured funding and coordinated donations including clothing from NEXT and Greggs voucher for treats. The charity also supported logistics in the lead-up to the day.

Suzanne Elliott, Clinical Psychologist at LPT, said:“This was more than just a one-day event. It was the start of a longer journey to reduce isolation, strengthen peer support, and ensure that the voices of homeless families shape LPT services. We saw a fantastic effort from teams across LPT, including CAMHS and Healthy Together, as well as our partners in the community.”

In a further effort to support homeless families, Raising Health has also facilitated a generous donation from Vodafone through its Digital Inclusion Programme. As part of the Charities Connected initiative, LPT’s HMHS received 40 SIM card contracts, each offering 40GB of data, unlimited calls, and unlimited texts.

These SIM cards will be distributed to families most in need, helping them stay digitally connected to healthcare professionals, emergency services, and support networks. This digital lifeline will enable access to vital services, improve safety, and help maintain contact with loved ones.

Suzanne Elliott added: “We’re so incredibly grateful to Vodafone for this donation. Digital access is often something many of us take for granted, but we know just how life-changing this will be for our service users. Maintaining engagement with homeless families is often the biggest challenge our service faces, but with these SIM cards we have a better chance of staying connected and providing our vital mental health support services.”