'He always asks why do we only have one room?'
@SkyNewsAdele has investigated how some children in the UK are spending up to five and a half years in temporary accommodation
Full story ➡️ https://t.co/kHzikrIscC
🗓️The next meeting of our homelessness policy group is on 31 January.
This is a network for members working to end homelessness. A forum to keep up to date with the policy changes in this area, share good practice & collaborate 🏘️
📧 [email protected] to book your place
Today the APPG met to discuss how the Government's promised strategy can get us back on track to ending homelessness.
We need to:
🏠 Rapidly rehouse people in settled, truly affordable homes
🤝 Provide trauma-informed support
❌ Prevent homelessness before it occurs
📢It’s the start of the second week of #16DaysOfActivism and we are calling on our members to #MakeAStand against domestic abuse by recommitting to the Make A Stand pledge
Recommit your pledge by emailing 📧[email protected]
Join CIH and @natfednews as we reflect on the Better Social Housing Review two years on 🏠
Hear from a range of speakers from across the sector and have the opportunity to ask your questions 🌟
Book now ⬇️
https://t.co/1ViAWA1V4Y
#ukhousing
Today is the international day for the elimination of violence against women and girls #NoExcuse and the start of #16DaysofActivism
Over the next 16 days we will be highlighting how #HousingProfessionals can support survivors of domestic abuse sharing blogs, knowledge & webinars
🚨 Don’t miss this @CIHhousing webinar! Post-Grenfell: Driving Culture Change & Strengthening Resident Voice🗓 25 Nov 2024 🕥 10:30 – 12:00
Join us as we explore lessons from the Grenfell Inquiry, focusing on cultural change & #ResidentEngagement
https://t.co/Cb5IPu3H7w
This week the APPG held it’s inaugural meeting under the new Government.
Thank you and congratulations to @ApsanaBegumMP for being re-elected as Chair
Thank you and congratulations also to @BetinGabby, Baroness Ruth Lister and @Jess4Lowestoft for their election as Officers.
Thanks to over 100 homelessness organisations of all sizes from across the country and to @natfednews for signing our letter to @RachelReevesMP on the National Insurance rise, helping ensure the acute concerns of essential services are heard.
https://t.co/MogusNd09o
Housing should be fundamental in developing the gov's VAWG strategy. Domestic abuse is the 2nd most prevalent reason that homeless households are owed a relief duty and yet still the lack of affordable and stable options for accommodation prevents victims leaving their abuser.
Read our latest blog, from Stephanie, policy and practice officer on her insight from the recent @AddressingDA conference and how CIH is helping to raise awareness in advance of our #16Days of activism campaign ➡️https://t.co/ROJGLm0FJH
Fantastic to meet @SarahOwen_ who visited our Oakley House development in Luton and spoke with some of our residents, including Shevon who lives in Hightown's 9,000th home! #ukhousing#Luton
Dr Laura Neilson from @SharedHealthGM explains that 55 children have died unexpectedly while living in temporary accommodation in England since 2019 and warns the number of child deaths is likely to increase.
Watch the full evidence session: https://t.co/208O5PRgN4
We had an APPG meeting in Parliament today, discussing how a Notification System for Homeless Families could improve the lives of thousands of families living in temporary accommodation.