This is described in detail in 'The attitudes of homeless women in London towards contraception'.

Nurses need to be aware of how they can best support some of the most vulnerable women in local communities. This begins with better understanding the challenges faced by women who are homeless, as well understanding underlying causes, being non-judgemental and considering the specific needs of these women who are often invisible or unseen in health care systems and processes.

The research report aimed to understand more about the health conditions women are facing and how housing issues can affect their health.

Key findings included:

• Factors causing homelessness – participants had long histories of homelessness in which physical and mental health were contributing factors to their situation.
• Homelessness was causing significant damage to the physical and mental wellbeing of participants.
• Participants experienced issues with sleeping, finding enough food, keeping clean, and were affected by addiction and on-going sexual and/or domestic abuse.
• Health care usage—participants were reliant on the support provided by health care services and not-for-profit services or organisations but highlighted a need for more specialised support.

• RCN (2019): Tackling Homelessness Together. RCN response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government on tackling homelessness together.
• Solace Women's Aid. Women’s Rough Sleeping Census
• St Mungo’s (2023): Shining a light on women's homelessness.
• St Mungo's (2023): Supporting women.
• St Mungo's: Women and homelessness (PDF).