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London Link April 2007
News | In the Media | Policy and Research | Briefings | Consultations | Resources | Funding | Diary Dates | Homeless Link Training | Jobs |
News
- Mental Capacity Act - Half day briefing on the new legislation - 7 June 2007
- Space in Stockwell - office space available for rent
- Handbooks online - updated versions of HL hostel, daycentre and resettlement handbooks now available
- Creative competition - to design the banner for the international homeless art festival. Closing date 25 May.
- European ending - Parliamentary EDM highlights concern over the withdrawal of European Social Fund.
- Settled solutions - CLG & the Mayor annouce £30m for settled homes in London
In the Media
- No sleeping – central London shop owners urged to use anti–rough sleeper signs
- Support shortage - thousands of supported homes needed in capital
- Talking treatment - Nick Maguire discusses cognitive behavioural therapy
- Tenancy takeover - BBC report highlights cuckooing and crack houses
- Patients pavement – HL Hospital Discharge in the Pavement
Policy and Research
- Homeless Link research forum – be a part of our quarterly forum or join research mailing list. Contact Alice for more details or to check if your organisation is already a memeber.
- Home Alone - report reveals housing & support for young people leaving care is often inadequate
- Repeated reasons - study will look at abandonments and evictions leading to repeat homelesness
- Select skills - Crisis submit evidence to the Education & Skills select committee
Consultations
- Exclusion examples - Call for case studies on social exclusion to show case at the Navca conference
- Training tips - tell us what you think of Homeless Link training
Resources
- HL handbooks – updated versions of HL hostel, daycentre and resettlement handbooks now online
- East opportunities - information on access to training opportunities in East London
- Plenary presentations - presentations available from the Move-On conference plenary sessions
Funding
- Fast forward grants – up to £10k to help disadvantaged people towards employment. Deadline 25 May
- Media Box – funding for youth led media projects
- The Big Boost – up to £5k for young people led projects
- Faithworks Awards – for small, Christian-led organisations
- Cash for community care? – London Councils report projects increasing levels of demand across all community care sectors in London and uncertain or decreasing funding levels.
Diary Dates
Homeless Link
- Re:Building - joint conference on homelessness and the construction industry 9 May
- Housing & Drugs - in partnership with Shelter 24 May
- Journeys Home: an end to rough sleeping – Homeless Link annual conference 11 & 12 July
Other agencies
- Domestic Violence and Substance Misuse training - for non-specialist workers 11 May
- Tackling Street Drinking – DPPOs, wet centres & other likely stories - FREE event 15 May Contact Jim Bishop or Shona Flannigan on 020 7704 0004 or info@ldan.org.uk
Homeless Link Training
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Fees, terms and conditions | Full course diary | Download April 2007 to March 2008 training brochure
- Three courses for £300 - special offer for members only (conditions apply)
- Early bird price - £99 per course for members only (conditions apply)
- Let us know what you think - Homeless Link training online questionnaire
Coming up
2 May 2007, London Managing conflict, violence and aggressive situations
16 May 2007, London Effective keyworking
18 May 2007, London How to manage and prevent evictions
30 May 2007, London Managing twenty-first century hostels for homeless people
31 May 2007, London Difficult, disturbing and dangerous behaviour
7 June 2007, London, Half day briefing: Mental Capacity Act
27 June 2007, London, Engage and empower: raising clients' confidence, motivation and communication skills
28 June 2007, London, Working with the homelessness law
Jobs
At Homeless Link
- Trustee Voluntary Appointments - 2 opportunities to join the Homeless Link Board
- Volunteer Administration & Marketing Assistant - chance to gain valuable experience in our Training department
At Other Agencies
Details on Homeless Link Jobs Page :
- Learning & Employment service Team Manager, Thames Reach. Closing date 14 May.
- Learning & Employment Service Senior Trainer, Thames Reach. Closing date 17 May.
- Rent Deposit Co-ordinator, SPEAR. Closing date 18 May
- Assistant Community Leader, Emmaus St Albans. Closing date 11 May
- Female Residential Unit Project Worker, Marylebone Project. Closing date 11 May
- Corporate & Individual Support Development Officer, Thames Reach. Closing date 8 May
- Fundraising Development Officer, Thames Reach. Closing date 8 May
- Team Manager (North East London Supported Housing Team), Nacro. Closing date 7 May
- Senior Project Worker (North East London Supported Housing Team), Nacro. Closing date 7 May
Other jobs
- LORECA Advisory panel members - refugee employment experts sought