Alex Smith
@AlexLSmith1983
Mostly tweeting about homelessness and multiple disadvantage. Senior Programme Manager @HomelessLink
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https://homeless.org.uk/ 13-09-2012 05:45:22
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📢Our latest research finds that Housing First delivers clear long-term improvements for residents across #health #mentalhealth #criminaljustice #socialcare and beyond.
It makes a strong case for a cross-departmental national Housing First programme.
homeless.org.uk/knowledge-hub/…📢
📢We have launched the #HousingFirst fidelity assurance framework.
This includes self-reflection tools for commissioners and delivery services to improve adherence to the principles of Housing First.
Take a look ⬇️
🆕 During 2023-24, Homeless Network Scotland carried out an extensive #HousingFirst Check-up process across 25 local authorities, tenants and housing & support providers. Today we report on the progress and challenges. Read more: buff.ly/3vC0tRK
As the housing sector continues to grapple with the complexities of #cuckooing , L&Q is taking proactive measures to prevent this growing issue, writes Charlie Culshaw #UKhousing insidehousing.co.uk/comment/how-we…
🏠Join us for the #HousingFirst fidelity framework launch!
Commissioners and delivery services will benefit from a demo of the two self-reflection tools and a discussion and Q&A with services who have tested the tool.
📅22 April, 11:30
📍online, free
homeless.org.uk/events/staying…
Fidelity to the key Principles makes Housing First a success. After 2 years of collaboration with incredible #housingfirst colleagues, I am so proud that we have this framework. Take a look and sign up to our webinar⬇️.
With thanks to Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Housing First fidelity assurance framework homeless.org.uk/knowledge-hub/… This looks interesting from Homeless Link
Our research found, after 3 years, 39% of Housing First residents had improved physical health and 55% reported improved mental health.
Thanks Paula Barker MP for using our findings in this excellent article.
politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…
Great to see Alex Smith and Issy Langdale representing Homeless Link at this event today. Sharing information about Housing First and gender informed practice, and distributing the new GI framework: homeless.org.uk/knowledge-hub/…
In Westminster with Ending Homelessness Together and well over a hundred leaders of homelessness organisations to call for change. All political parties must make ending homelessness a priority.
#EndHomelessnessTogether
In Q&A, they highlight the need to see homelessness as a health issue, share stories of hope that #HousingFirst has given people, and conclude by emphasising their commitment to cross-party working to make homelessness a thing of the past.
Co-Chairs Paula Barker MP & Bob Blackman are addressing Homeless Link & Ending Homelessness Together #EndingHomelessnessTogether lobby, calling for:
☑️ X-Gov working to prevent the trauma of homelessness
☑️ Boosts to supply of safe, secure & truly affordable homes
Three clear commitments from Mike Amesbury MP at #EndingHomelessnessTogether Lobby in Parliament:
1️⃣Cross dept, long-term strategy to end all forms of homelessness
2️⃣Commitment to boosting supply of social homes and re-boot planning
3️⃣Focus on homelessness prevention
Kicking off our lobby of Parliament with Ending Homelessness Together.
“The experts on ending homelessness are in this room. We are here to facilitate conversations and point out the scandalous state of homelessness in this country.” Rick Henderson
#EndingHomelessnessTogether
The 2019 Conservative manifesto promised to end rough sleeping in 2024. 🗳️
But the number of people sleeping rough is more than double the 1,768 counted in 2010, with figures on track to hit a new high in 2024. 📈
Liam Geraghty reports. ⬇️
bigissue.com/news/housing/r…
