APSE Housing Online Seminar - Tackling the homelessness crisis
We are currently in a housing and homelessness crisis in the UK. With the demand for affordable secure homes far outstripping the supply, resulting in local authorities across the UK supporting a record number of people to prevent them coming homeless, or when they present as homeless.
This online seminar brought together a variety of expert speakers who will shared their knowledge and experience of the approaches local authorities are taking to tackle the crisis and support people in their communities.
Presentations:
How can improve the interventions and innovations for tackling homelessness
Abby Kendrick, Data and Evidence Lead, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Housing (Scotland) Bill: Prevention of Homelessness
Audrey McGuiness, Business Planning Manager, North Lanarkshire Council
A workforce fit for the challenge
Anna Robbani, Head of Housing, Homelessness and Customer Service, Bedford Borough Council
International Mayors Council on Homelessness
Cllr Allan Casey, City Convener for Workforce and Homelessness and Addiction Services, Glasgow City Council
Making a wave! Projects to alleviate rough sleeping: The Newham journey
Cllr Neil Wilson, LBN Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care, and Karl Henson LBN AD - Commissioning
Enfield's Somewhere Safe Hub
Jodie Rudgley, Rapid Assessment and Resettlement Team Manager, Enfield Council
View the programme here
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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