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London Link October 2006
News | In the Media | Policy and Research | Briefings | Consultations | Resources | Funding | Diary Dates | Jobs |
News
Homeless Link News
- Ending homelessness: from vision to action – we launched our campaign for 2020 at our parliamentary reception with cross party support. Sign up to support the campaign.
- Backing the bid - The Mayor of London supports our call to end rough sleeping by 2012
- Creating Change – our new strategy to act as a catalyst for change in front line services to bring about an end to homelessness
- All in a Day’s Work – day centre conference in Bath, bursaries / discounts available. Book train tickets for £27 - 15 November
Other News
- Andy Ludlow Homelessness Awards – shortlist announced
- Guardian Public Service Awards 2006 - London HL members Eaves Housing for Women’s Poppy Project and St Christopher’s Fellowship short-listed
- Thames Reach - the new name of Thames Reach Bondway (TRB)
- London Councils - the new name of the Association of London Government (ALG)
- No cuts - London Councils pledge to maintain voluntary sector grants budget
- Powers transfer – Londoners’ support for more housing powers given to the Mayor is unclear, as a GLA poll result conflicts with London Councils’ poll
- Stronger, prosperous communities – more power to local government
- Limited access - work restrictions for Romanians and Bulgarians in 2007
In the Media
- Cathy’s home? – reflection on homelessness over the last 40 years
- Streets Apart – opera director Keith Warner works with Streetwise Opera
- On the outside - majority of ex-offenders denied help with housing
- Can of worms - St Mungo’s service users work on wormeries project
- My issues – Big Issue vendors tell their stories
Policy and Research
- London housing timebomb – warning of housing crisis in the capital
- New CRE Housing Guide – Section E focuses on homelessness provision in the statutory and voluntary sectors
- Mapping of Refugee Needs across London boroughs
Briefings
- The Mayor’s London Housing Strategy – HL briefing on the timetable for development
- Local Connections & Reconnection for Rough Sleepers – new DCLG briefing to local authorities
Consultations
- Clean break - Call for good practice examples in developing integrated Housing and Care pathways for homeless substance misusers
- Adult Learners Week Awards – nominations open, deadline 13 November
- Charities and Public Service Delivery – Charity Commission Consultation – closes 5 January 2007
Resources
- Interagency working in TB – working based learning module. Apply now for January – March 2007
- Respect phoneline – for perpetrators of domestic violence or those who work with them
- ICT services – FreeCharity.org.uk offers FREE website support and other services
Funding
- Linking services for BME homeless individuals – ROTA invitation to tender in connection to their homelessness programme – Deadline 15 November
- Social Enterprise - The SEU is looking for innovative social enterprises to take part in its pathfinder programme
- Football Foundation – funding available to develop grass-roots football
- London Funders – FREE new search tool for funding in London
- New Introductory Pack - guidance funding and finance for small-med organisations FREE from NCVO
- Outcomes reporting - Big Lottery guide to using an outcomes approach on funding reports
Diary Dates
Homeless Link events
- Creating positive change within your day centre – day centre conference in Bath, bursaries / discounts available. Book your train tickets for £27. BOOK NOW! - 15 November
Homeless Link's training courses - Contact Johanna Taylor, 020 7960 3030
- Working with multiple needs - 8 November
- Protection of vulnerable adults - 21 November
- Motivational interviewing - 23 & 24 November
- Creating excellence in performance management - 30 November
- Mental health and homelessness - 6 December
- Skills in resettlement - 7 & 8 December
Other agencies
- Starter packs – Housing Justice’s London Launch Conference – 7 November
- Off the Streets and Into Work conference – book before 9 November
- Annual Service of Commemoration at St Martin in the Fields Church on 9 November at 12 noon, contact Roger for more information.
- Domestic violence awareness training - Working with BME women - 15 November & Basic Awareness - 30 November.
- Working with Women involved in Prostitution - book now for training courses – Introduction - 21 November & Housing and Support - 5 December.
- Believing We Can – FREE Clinks event on faith and re-offending – 23 November
- Supporting Vulnerable People - Support Action Network's first annual conference - 29 November
- London Drug and Alcohol Network Annual Conference – 6 December
Jobs
- Non-executive directors for PCTs in Greater London – application deadline - 16 November
- Winter Shelters co-ordinators for Housing Justice in Hackney and Camden – contact Alastair for more details.
- Crisis Open Christmas 2006 - volunteers needed
Other opportunities - for full details see Homeless link’s job pages :
- Prison Housing Casework - St Giles Trust
- Support Worker - Hackney Winter Night Shelter
For Homeless Link national news and updates see http://www.homeless.org.uk
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