For those working in Homelessness and Rough Sleeping this may be an interesting conference to attend. The email, below, sets out speakers and the agenda for a very full morning.

At £210.00 + VAT it is not cheap but somewhat cheaper than having to travel to London to hear such a panel of speakers. The event will be recorded and sent out to delegates.

However, to get the best value it may be an idea for you to gather a team together so that you can view in relay, under one registration. That way the “zoom myopic torpor” won’t take over and you are all on form to maximise information assimilation. (in other words you won’t be drifting so will hear what is being said and able to take sensible notes!)

Next steps for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping

Morning, Monday, 28th March 2022

 Westminster Social Policy Forum keynote seminar:

This full-scale conference is easily accessed online for full participation

with
Lord Kerslake, Chair, Peabody; and Chair, Kerslake Commission on Homelessness and Rough Sleeping

Dr Lígia Teixeira, Chief Executive, Centre for Homelessness Impact

Paul Dennett, Mayor of Salford; and Portfolio Holder for Housing, Planning and Homelessness, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

and

Rachel Johns, Deputy Regional Director, North East & Yorkshire, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Leng, Health and homelessness adviser, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, Department of Health and Social Care

Osama Bhutta, Director of Campaigns, Policy and Communications, Shelter

Dr Sarah Marwick, Associate Medical Director, NHS Midlands; and GP, Homeless Health Exchange, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

and

Michelle Binfield, London Councils; Emma Cookson, St Mungos; Cym D’Souza, Arawak Walton Housing Association; and BMENational;

Neil Munslow, Newcastle City Council; and Councillor Sharon Thompson, Birmingham City Council