This is targeted at senior leaders and managers in the voluntary and statutory sectors and will combine a mix of inputs, questions, and group discussion. Homelessness is difficult to solve. This is, not least, because it is often the outcome of a confluence of many other inter-related and complex problems. Adding to this complexity, the […]
Join us for the second Northern Ireland Frontline Network event as we discuss the impact of the rising cost of living on homelessness. In the last few months prices have risen significantly faster that wages, with notable impacts on the rising cost of energy and food prices. As a consequence many people are struggling pay […]
Join us for the second Northern Ireland Frontline Network event as we discuss the impact of the rising cost of living on homelessness. In the last few months prices have risen significantly faster that wages, with notable impacts on the rising cost of energy and food prices. As a consequence many people are struggling pay […]
People experiencing homelessness often have face challenges around mental and psychological wellbeing. Services take a wide range of approaches to support people struggling with these challenges. One approach which services have adopted is to seek to make their service a ‘Psychologically Informed Environment’ (PIE). A PIE service considers the psychological make-up – the thinking, emotions, personalities […]
A challenging aspect of working in homelessness can be knowing how to handle conversations with people who are facing major difficulties in their lives, including with those facing the end of life. Talking with others helps to ease feelings of being overwhelmed, social isolation and loneliness. However, these conversations can take a toll on the […]
During Homelessness Awareness Week, North West Methodist Mission are holding an information day where members of the public can meet staff and find out more about the work of the Mission. Staff at the Mission would love for folks to stop by for brunch and a chat! Where is the Information Day happening? Guildhall Square, […]
Come along to the Culture Lunch being held by East Belfast Mission's Hosford Health and Wellbeing Hub for Homelessness Awareness Week 2023. Homemade soup, sandwiches and sweet treats prepared by the Mission's Refugee Women's Group will be served. Where and when is it? The lunch is being held at the Health and Wellbeing Hub in […]
During Homelessness Awareness Week, our member organisation Shelter NI's Slate project is running a coffee morning. Staff and service users at the project will be attending to share their experiences and discuss the vital support the service provides in Omagh. The event will seek to bring people together to brainstorm ideas on how people in […]
Come along to the annual 6-a-side Homelessness Awareness Week Cup hosted by East Belfast Mission and Street Soccer NI. Where and when is it? The tournament is happening at the Ozone in Ormeau Park starting at 12:30pm. It is free to enter and water and lunch will be provided to those who come along. Can […]
Research Launch The Simon Community are holding a research launch for a new piece of research entitled “Access to Health Care for Women Experiencing Homelessness in Northern Ireland”. The research was undertaken by Sarah McNeill, a PhD Researcher at Queens University Belfast (QUB), a collaboration between QUB and the Simon Community Northern Ireland. Date: […]
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