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London Link - January 2006
News | In the Media | Policy and Research | Diary Dates | Resources | Jobs |
News
- A8 nationals - New Homeless Link project to look at impact of clients from European accession countries.
- Update on Hackney 180 - Information on interim services following fire on 3 January.
- Big Dance 2006 - Get involved in the Mayor's London wide dance initiative in July.
- Medecins du Monde health clinic – clinic offers care to vulnerable and socially excluded in East London
- Changes in policy on prostitution - New strategy allows small brothels and introduces 'rehab' penalties for soliciting.
In the media
- Street Shine - Homeless people encouraged to get on the career ladder through TRB shoe shining initiative.
- Docking benefits for antisocial tenants - Government revives plans
- Impact of Olympics – travellers could be among the first evicted to make way for the Olympics.
Policy and research
- Respect action plan – Government plan to clamp-down on anti-social behaviour and address culture of public disrespect.
- Interim Evaluation of Rehabilitation Projects for Families at Risk of Losing their Homes as a Result of Anti-Social Behaviour - ODPM report
- Sure Start to Later Life - Ending Inequalities for Older People - Report from Social Exclusion Unit
Homeless Link Briefings and consultations
- Draft Older People's Strategy for London - Response by the Coalition on Older Homelessness
- ALG service priorities consultation - Briefing and opportunity to feed into our response. Deadline 28 February.
- London ChangeUp Plan - Briefing of consultation and opportunity to feed back. Deadline 9 February.
- Prostitution strategy - Briefing on strategy and the impact of our response to the Paying the Price consultation.
Resources
- Volunteers and the law - Guide for volunteer managers. Free summary or order online.
- Using art for informal learning - Professional development and NVQ opportunities at Tate Britain and Tate Modern
- Free website advice - Call 0800 269545 or email expressing interest in the ICT Hub's free services.
- Office space for homelessness agencies - Available in Stockwell at discounted rent for charities from London Housing Foundation
- Library services for homeless people - London's public libraries want to develop or improve services for homeless people.
Diary dates
Homeless Link
- South London Group - 3 February, 2-4pm on resettlement options, at Homeless Link
- West London Group - 17 February, 2-4pm, Broadway - Market Lane. Contact Martin, 020 79603017
- London Directors Group - 6 March, 2-4.30pm (Invitation only), Contact Amber, 020 7960 3016
- Senior Manager's Group - 10 March, 9.30-11.30am (Senior Managers Only), Contact Amber, 020 7960 3016
- Central London Rough Sleeper's Group - 13 March, 10am-12pm, (Invitation only), Contact Amber, 020 7960 3016
- STAR Information and Guidance day - 22 February, introduction to our NVQ training. Contact Rick Pataky, 020 7960 3018
- Homeless Link’s training courses - Contact Johanna Taylor, 020 7960 3030
- 1 February - Working with challenging clients
- 2 February - Drugs, the law and good practice
- 8 February - Mental health and homelessness
- 9 February - Resettlement two: Structuring resettlement
- 16 February - Motivational Interviewing
- 23 February - New to management * 28 February - Client planning, support and action
- 1 March - Introduction to Supporting People
Other organisations
- Soup run forum - 8 February, organised by UNLEASH. Contact Alastair Murray.
- More than a roof? Maximising outcomes in offender housing - 9 February, NACRO event.
- ALG funding consultations - Events looking at the future funding priorities of the ALG.
- 1 February – Southwark, SE1 – 2pm-4pm
- 13 February - Barnet, N11 – 2pm-4pm
- Housing Care and Support - What next? - 10 February, SITRA Policy Conference on Supporting People.
- CSHS Code of Practice for Sheltered Housing - Conference on improving quality within sheltered housing. Contact Melanie Haynes, 01905 21155
Jobs
- Supported Housing Worker, Wytham Hall Recovery Unit
- Policy Projects Officer, Homeless Link
- Office Co-ordinator, Homeless Link
- Lead Fundraiser, Homeless Link
- Events and Training Volunteer, Homeless Link
- Fundraising Volunteer, Homeless Link
- Marketing and Communications Volunteer, Homeless Link
For further info go to Homeless Link's job pages
For Homeless Link national news and updates see http://www.homeless.org.uk
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