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London Link March 2006
News | In the Media | Policy and Research | Consultations | Funding & Awards | Resources | Diary Dates | Jobs |
News
- Ten feet away Looking for partners - The tutors are paid for have you got the space?
- Night shelters open after 31 March - Winter shelters close this month but some provision is still available.
- Call for older people services information - Coalition on Older Homelessness want info for website. Contact Sarah
- ALG Campaigns on overcrowding - 10 point plan forwarded at Housing conference.
In the media
- Getting people to sustain employment - Business Action on Homelessness (BAOH) ready for work scheme.
- Danger of sheltering in bins - Waste management company highlights hazards.
- Gypsy family loses appeal - Law Lords' decision clarifies local councils' responsibilities under the Human Rights Act.
Policy and research
- Rough Sleepers Bulletin for London Oct - Dec 2005 - Published by Broadway
- Living in Fear: Violence and Victimisation in the Lives of Single Homeless People - LSE/Crisis report
- Sustainable communities: Settled homes; changing lives - one year on - Summary of ODPM since action plan.
- Statutory Homelessness Statitstics - 4th Quarter 2005 England
- Maximising the role of outreach in client engagement - DWP Research
- Women and hostel provision in London - Report from the Lilith project.
Resources
- Médicins du Monde - Project: London - Details of health advocacy service in East London.
- Tackling TB - Homeless Link training pack for staff and volunteers working with homeless people.
- TB and Homelessness: Guidance for homelessness sector managers - Leaflet developed by Homeless Link and the HPA
- TB & Homelessness: Guidance for homelessness sector staff - Leaflet developed by Homeless Link and the HPA
Funding & Awards
- Bridge House Trusts - Up to £20,000 grants for small organisations improving services for older people. Contact: 0207 332 3705
- Purposeful Activities Fund - Up to £30,000 for projects enabling asylum seekers to contribute to local communities.
- Refugee Integration Challenge Fund - Funding for projects addressing specific social needs amongst refugee communities.
Diary dates
Homeless Link
- West London Group - 21 April, 2-4pm, Broadway - Market Lane. Contact Martin, 020 79603017
- Homeless Link’s training courses - Contact Johanna Taylor, 020 7960 3030
- 04 April - Effective keyworking
- 06 April - Dual diagnosis
- 24 April - Mental health and homelessness
- 25 April - Drugs, the law and good practice
- 28 April - Guidance on self-harm
Special offer: book places on both Dual Diagnosis and Mental health and homelessness, and receive a 25% discount on the total cost.
Other organisations
- The Cabinet of Shameless Acts 7 April, Cardboard Citizens' afternoon of cabaret. Contact Naomi
- Training in leadership skills for people who use Mental Health Services - 24 April, run by London Development Centre.
- Challenges for TB control in at-risk and vulnerable communities - 25 April. Contact Alix
- Women and Homelessness seminar - 27 April. Event launching report. Contact Heather Vaccianna
Jobs
- Job opportunities. Full details on Homeless Link's job pages
- Deputy Chief Executive, Homeless Link
- Lead Fundraiser, Homeless Link
- Director, SPEAR
- Contracts Manager, OSW
- Marketing and Communications Volunteer, Homeless Link
- Fundraising Volunteer, Homeless Link
For Homeless Link national news and updates see http://www.homeless.org.uk
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