Annual conference: Take a step to end homelessness

The annual event for the homelessness sector.

9 - 10 JULY 2012 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

homeless link's annual conference 2012           

Programme          Book for 9 and 10 July          Book for 10 July

**10% Early bird discount - expires 31 May 2012**   **Prices kept at 2011 level.**

What will it take to end homelessness?

The homelessness sector has made significant progress during the past 20 years. We understand more now than ever before about what can make a person homeless, how they can be helped out of it, and how it can be prevented before it happens. But we have a long way to go.

As the recession deepens, more people are becoming marginalised, at risk of finding themselves without a suitable place to live. What will it take to make sure that timely, practical support and advice is offered to help them before its too late? What will it take to ensure we can offer the most effective services to support people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives? What will it take to end homelessness?

Two things are certain. We can't get there in one step. And we can't do it on our own.

This year's Homeless Link Annual Conference will explore the answers - and what they mean for homelessness services and the people you support.

Learn from others. Share your ideas and concerns. Hear new ways to respond to homelessness, and ensure that no-one is left destitute and excluded from basic support in 21st century Britain.

Join this incredible community, committed to ending homelessness.

visionary ideas, practical focus:

HOMELESSNESS CAN BE PREVENTED....

• Early intervention measures: the role of outreach and accommodation based services in preventing homelessness
• Saying no to repeat homelessness: reducing evictions and abandonments
• Looking beyond homelessness: addressing additional support needs, such as addiction and gambling

SUPPORTING HOMELESS PEOPLE FULLY....

• Supporting clients with multiple, complex needs
• New approaches to tackling rough sleeping: adopting the No Second Night Out approach
• Ready for work: supporting your clients with relevant, practical employability skills
• Good practice on offering effective housing options and advice
• Moving on: how to find accommodation options that work for your clients

BEYOND 2012: ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE....

• The commissioning landscape: guidance on the changes and what they mean
• Welfare reform: what it means for homelessness services and clients
• Adult social care: understanding and working within the new health structures
• Equipping services to compete and thrive as the landscape changes

during the event you will:

• Discover new ways to respond to and prevent homelessness
• Welcome Homeless Link's new CEO, Rick Henderson
• Meet the Homelessness Transition Fund team
• Learn in a friendly, informal environment
• Network with other experts in your field
• Share and hear good practice models and innovative ideas
• Join this incredible community, committed to ending homelessness

Booking & costs

Book for 9th and 10th July (afternoon / evening of 9th and full day on the 10th).

Book for the 10th July (full day).

Or call us with any queries or to book directly:
Telephone: 020 7840 4461 or email events@homelesslink.org.uk

LENGTH OF STAY                             MEMBERSHIP TYPE                  COST

One-day                                             Full Member                                £155
One-day                                             Associate Member                     £235
One-day                                             Non Member                                £295

One-day and one-night                  Full Member                                 £225
One-day and one-night                  Associate Member                      £315
One-day and one-night                  Non Member                                 £395

Day delegate fees include all conference materials, lunch and refreshments on the day. Bookings which comprise an overnight stay also include dinner, accommodation and breakfast. Accommodation is situated onsite in the halls of residence and all rooms have basic en-suite facilities and are non-smoking.

Not sure if your organisation is a member?

Call 020 7840 4461 to make sure you take advantage of our discounted prices.

Full membership is open to voluntary sector organisations, working with homeless people, based in England.  Associate membership is open to statutory and private sector
organisations, as well as professionals interested in homelessness, including academics and colleagues based outside England.

Venue

The University of Warwick
Gibbet Hill Road
Coventry
CV4 7AL

T: 024 7652 3222  |     W: www.warwick.ac.uk

The University of Warwick is located approximately 3 miles outside of Coventry city centre and is easily accessible by both road and rail. The M1, M6, M40 and M42 are all nearby as is Coventry train station. Birmingham International Airport is a 30 minute drive away.

Conference queries

If you have any queries, please get in touch with our events team on:
020 7840 4461
events@homelesslink.org.uk