Regional Groups

There are a number of regional groups in the West Midlands working towards ending homelessness and providing housing solutions and support. 

The West Midlands Voluntary & Community Sector Housing Network

The Housing Network was established in 2001. It represents a network of voluntary and community groups who have an interest in housing. The network meets about once every two months and is open to any voluntary or community organisation in the West Midlands concerned with housing issues. The Housing Network has over 75 members and has achieved a number of successes in terms of influencing the regional housing agenda. If you would like to find out more or join the
network visit the website.

The West Midlands Homelessness Strategy Implementation Group

The West Midlands Homelessness Strategy Implementation Group was formed in 2005 following a recommendation in the Regional Homelessness Strategy. The group is aimed at bringing together representatives from the statutory, voluntary and business sectors in the region with a stake in homelessness issues. For further information and links to useful resources visit the group's website.  

The West Midlands Supported Housing Network

The West Midlands Supported Housing Network aims to provide a strong and united voice for housing support and care providers in the West Midlands by bringing together the following four forums:

  •  West Midlands Supporting People Provider Chairs Network
  •  West Midlands Voluntary and Community Sector Housing Network
  •  West Midlands NHF Care and Support Group
  •  West Midlands Foyer Federation Network

The network hosts regional events every quarter which give members a chance to hear about national and regional issues. The next event will be held on 23rd November 2010. For more information visit the website. 

Regional Move on Group

Homeless Link's West Midlands Regional Manager chairs the regional move on group which is made up of local authorities and voluntary sector providers with a vested interest in move on issues. The group have recently produced a move on guide which provides examples of good practice around move on in the West Midlands. It has been produced to support areas to increase move on.  Download a copy of the guide here. If you would like to join the group contact Neelam Sunder.