by Policy | Jan 12, 2024 | News
Home. What does it mean to you? When we think of the issues facing those who experience homelessness the only solution can seem like the obvious one – more houses. If this is the solution, why does chronic homelessness exist? Surely if we just housed everyone that...
by Policy | Nov 23, 2023 | News
On 23 November, the Department of Communities published the latest edition of its Housing Bulletin for July to September 2023. The bulletin, which is published four times a year, includes a raft of statistics on housing and homelessness. Homelessness Presentations...
by Policy | Oct 17, 2023 | News
On Tuesday October 17, the APG on Homelessness received a briefing from four serving police officers on how they work collaboratively to respond to homelessness. Here are some of the key takeaways from the meeting. Homelessness is a complex societal problem requiring...
by Policy | Oct 16, 2023 | News
The Westcourt Social Justice Centre In September Mark Baillie and I visited the Westcourt Centre. We arrived separately and met Cormac McArt at the site. I took the scenic route through reception and into the courtyard and Mark went directly to the office (a...
by Policy | Oct 9, 2023 | News
What is Homelessness Awareness Week? Homelessness Awareness Week (HAW) is a week of social, educational and awareness raising events which aims to raise awareness of the reality of homelessness in Northern Ireland. Held annually, it seeks to challenge stereotypes...
