What

Northumbria University has secured funding from the UKRI to support the development of a network of organisations and individuals who work to prevent homelessness or support people once they become homeless.

We know that in the North East North Cumbria, there are greater numbers of people affected by poverty, unemployment, addictions and relationship and mental health issues, and that this significantly impacts on their ability to maintain a tenancy, avoid homelessness and improve their wellbeing. It will take health, social care, housing and other public and community services all working together to properly address the complex needs of people who are homeless or in insecure housing. People often find themselves excluded from services, as they might get into contact before they are able to sustain engagement. When it is offered, multiagency work is often short lived, with a lack of knowledge of locally available resources, and typically a lack of communication between various services, meaning that people have to repeat their stories time and again. This project is largely guided by Experts by Experience.

Who

The project aims to build a network of organisations working to support people who experience homelessness across the North East North Cumbria patch. A first workshop took place in January, at which Experts by Experience shared their lived experiences. As an important stakeholder in health and homelessness, we would like to invite you to the event below.

When and where

The next workshop is being held 12.30pm – 4pm on Friday March 24th, in:

The Hedley Suite (SAN 401-405),

Sandyford Building, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-and-homelessness-learning-from-each-other-identifying-strengths-an-tickets-541286050147

We will start with a networking lunch. We are busy developing the agenda with Experts by Experience, who will take a key role in leading the day, and will share this with all registered attendees nearer the time.

Please indicate if you have any dietary requirements by contacting christopher.gibbs@northumbria.ac.uk

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Monique and the team.

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