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Capita’s 11th National
Homelessness Conference
Thursday 21st January 2010 – Central London

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Aims and objectives
The impact of the recession has contributed to homelessness becoming a key Government priority with the recognition that it requires agencies working together, sharing information and supporting the most vulnerable groups to help solve the problem.

Capita’s Homelessness Conference brings together expert speakers and practitioners to tackle these challenges and showcase practical initiatives designed to prevent homelessness and support the homeless population.

With the 2010 temporary accommodation and 2012 rough sleeping targets both on the agenda, this event offers delegates the chance to keep up to date with Government and HCA policy and learn from good practice from across the country.Case study sessions will focus on practical issues, including:
 

• The implications of current homelessness legislation
• Partnership working between housing and substance misuse services
• Providing support for young homeless people
• Delivering a holistic service through Enhanced Housing Options programme, including access to employment
• Helping ex-offenders back into the housing system

Attend this event to take away ideas and initiatives to implement in your organisation and ensure you are at the forefront of tackling homelessness in your region.

 

Benefits of attending

• Hear about the Government’s and HCA’s Homelessness strategies and key areas of focus for 2010
• Gain clarification and understanding of the latest developments in homelessness law and the key findings from recent cases
• Identify how your organisation can work in partnership with drug and alcohol services to help homeless people with addictions
• See examples of how housing services can support ex-offenders
• Discover the latest Government approach to tackling youth homelessness and hear examples of successful initiatives
• Benefit from the feedback of an Enhanced Options Trailblazer authority on the impact it has had on services and clients
• Learn from the experience of a local authority that has met the 2010 Temporary Accommodation target and how this was achieved ahead of schedule

Speakers include:
 

• Chair: Nick Sedgwick, Special Advisor, Homelessness Tenant Services Authority
• Trevor Beattie, Corporate Director, Homes and Communities Agency
• Kay Boycott, Director for Policy, Communications and Campaigns,  Shelter
• Neil Morland, Specialist Advisor, Homelessness,  Communities and Local Government
• Clare Garner, Housing Manager, Needs and Recovery, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust
• Val Keen,Specialist Advisor, Youth Homelessness, Communities and Local Government
• Barry Allard, Learning Employment Accommodation Project Manager, Norwich City Council

For further information please contact Richard Goddard on 020 7960 7719 or richard.goddard@Capita.co.uk

To download the brochure: http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/599BCCAB-F39C-4859-938A-5B494A3B1E8B/0/HomelessnessMKRG.pdf