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London Link September 2006
News | In the Media | Policy and Research | Briefings | Consultations | Resources | Funding | Diary Dates | Jobs |
News
- ALG cuts – No £9m cut in the Association of London Government (ALG) grants programme.
- Weapons of Mass Instruction campaign - launched by Crisis to improve access to learning.
- Greater information sharing - Government commit to change to help protect the most disadvantaged.
- Raise the Roof - Shelter and whathouse.co.uk initiative raising £1m for homeless children.
- Improved service to veterans - new scheme to fast-track assistance to veterans from the MOD.
- Staff Changes
- Gail Emerson has joined Homeless Link's London team, providing support to the team and the London members.
In the Media
- Government claim fall homeless numbers – Lowest level for 23 years reported.
- Hidden homeless - Nearly 400,000 homeless people in Britain could be going uncounted.
- Homelessness in London – special report reveals pressures on inner London boroughs.
- No going back - Homeless Poles are reluctant to return home.
- Street violence - Homeless man murdered in the street.
- EU migrants swell homeless numbers – Homeless Link warns of serious consequences.
- Shape of things to come - Debate over Third Sector’s role in public services.
Policy and Research
- Statutory Homelessness Statistics for 2nd Quarter 2006 - released by the DCLG.
- Increase in rough sleeping - shown by Broadway’s annual report.
- Housing in Westminster – the Westminster Housing Commission reports on the current situation.
- Lack of mental health support for young homeless people – Mental Health Foundation and Centrepoint report.
- Valuing Older People - The Mayor of London’s Older People Strategy, GLA publication and the Coalition on Older Homelessness’ response.
Briefings
- ALG funding – HL briefing on the Grants Committee Executive meeting on 5 September 2006
Consultations
- New Mayoral powers - HL briefing - please email us your comments to inform our response
- London Olympics 2012 – consultation event for community and voluntary groups, 9 October
- Reducing Re-offending in London - Phase Two of the London Resettlement Strategy, deadline 5 January 2007
- Support Action Network Awards - recognising innovation in supporting vulnerable people, deadline 1 November
Resources
- VoiceMail4All - FREE voicemail service to anyone in London. Contact Laura Black, 020 8600 9162
- FREE courses in construction skills, ESOL and pre-workshop - Call Margo on 07855 319727
- Listening To Older People - guide to exploring end-of-life issues
Funding
- Commission for Racial Equality Funding - available for community groups, deadline 20 October.
- The Cranfield Trust Scholarships - MBA scholarships for the voluntary sector, deadline 16 October.
- Where do you get your money? - HL member finance research project, which looks at the funding of members in the London area.
Diary Dates
Homeless Link events
- A therapeutic exchange – 27 October. Conference exploring the psychological and emotional needs of homeless people. BOOK NOW!
Homeless Link's training courses - Contact Johanna Taylor, 020 7960 3030
- Difficult, Disturbing and Dangerous Behaviour – 5 October
- Essential Elements of Resettlement – 6 October
- Maximising the homelessness law - 10 October
- Managing Remote Staff – 11 October
- Moving into management –17 and 18 October
- Working with multiple needs – 8 November
Other agencies
- Developing a Sustainable Fundraising Plan aimed at small and start up charities - 11 Oct 06
- Safety Planning for women experiencing domestic violence and substance misuse – 13 October. Stella Project training contact Karen on 020 7785 3862.
- Forced Marriage, 20 October, and Cultural Religion Awareness 26 October, Ashiana Network training. Contact Ashiana on 020 8539 0427
- Commemoration service – 9 November, to add names to be remembered contact Roger or Michelle on 020 7766 5555 before 1 November
- Health and social care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers – 1 November, Refugee Council conference.
- OSW Conference : Linking housing and employment solutions – 16 November FREE. Book by 9 November.
Jobs
- North London Sub-regional Move-on Strategy Manager – 12 month secondment opportunity
- Voluntary positions in Homeless Link’s Communication & Events team
- Housing Justice is seeking new Board members. Contact Ann McGovern for more details.
Other opportunities - for full details see Homeless link’s job pages :
- Part-time Centre Manager, North London Action for the Homeless
- Registered Care Home Manager, St Mungos
- Street and Hostel Services Deputy Manager, Thames Reach Bondway
- Female Counselling and Support Worker for Young People, Ashiana
For Homeless Link national news and updates see http://www.homeless.org.uk
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