Supporting the people who support others
The Northern Ireland Frontline Network (NIFLN) supports people working in homelessness, housing, and related support services across the public, statutory, and voluntary sectors.
We bring frontline workers together so they can share experience, learn from each other, and feel more supported in their work.
Frontline work is tough. You don’t have to do it on your own.
Why join?
If you’re working on the frontline, you already know the pressures that come with it.
Joining the network gives you a space to:
- Connect with other frontline workers across Northern Ireland and the UK
- Share experiences and practical ideas for day-to-day work
- Access training, tools, and development opportunities
- Take part in surveys and help shape sector practice
- Stay up to date with events, news, and opportunities
- Be part of a supportive community that understands your work
What you get
Membership is free and open to anyone working in homelessness, housing, or related frontline services.
As a member, you’ll get:
- Training and funding opportunities
- Practical tools and resources for your work
- Invitations to events, workshops, and learning sessions
- A monthly e-newsletter with updates and opportunities
- Opportunities to take part in surveys and share your views
- Connection to a wider UK-wide frontline network
Working across Northern Ireland and the UK
The Northern Ireland Frontline Network is part of a wider UK Frontline Network.
This means you benefit from both:
- Local support and connection in Northern Ireland
- National learning, events, and shared practice across the UK
It’s about making sure frontline workers are supported locally, while also being part of a wider community across the UK.
UK Wide (national level)
Across the UK, the Frontline Network supports frontline workers through:
- Training Fund for professional development
- Annual conferences and sector events
- Free “What’s On” events and learning opportunities
- Annual Frontline Worker Survey
- Online forum for peer support and shared learning
- “News and Views” blogs and good practice from across the sector
- Monthly e-newsletter with updates and resources
You can visit the FLN Website for more information here
Northern Ireland (local level)
In Northern Ireland, the network is delivered through Frontline Network Partners, established in 2021.
They support frontline workers by:
- Bringing people together through local training and events
- Creating spaces for networking and peer support
- Providing tools, resources, and practical updates
- Circulating the monthly e-newsletter locally
- Gathering feedback through surveys
- Supporting discussion on local challenges and solutions
- Strengthening links between frontline staff and decision-makers
Training Fund
The Northern Ireland Frontline Network is part of a wider UK Frontline Network.
The Training Fund supports frontline workers to access training that builds skills, confidence, and wellbeing in practice.
You can apply for funding to support learning that directly helps your role.
The Northern Ireland Frontline Network is free to join. To register your interest and join the mailing list, complete the form below.
