HERE TO STAY HOUSING FIRST SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2022 - #HeretoStay

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HERE TO STAY HOUSING FIRST SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2022 - #HeretoStay
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                                   THE PROGRAMME

HERE TO STAY
HOUSING FIRST SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2022

               31 MARCH 2022 | EICC, The Exchange, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE
HERE TO STAY HOUSING FIRST SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2022 - #HeretoStay
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Here to stay…
The hundreds of people now building and living their lives in their own home as part of a
community.

Here to stay…
The 27 local authorities branching out Housing First with local partners to meet local demand.

Here to stay…
The national framework for Housing First laying the track, with quarterly data and an annual
check-up to keep us on track.
Housing First is here to stay. Firmly established as national policy in 2018, by this spring 27
local authorities will have embedded Housing First locally and over 1000 tenancies will have
been started. And over the last 3 years, Scotland’s Housing First Pathfinder has achieved
results in line with international best practice, with most of that delivered during a pandemic.
Here to Stay will mark the end of the extraordinary Pathfinder in Scotland – and explore what
we now know – and need – for the long-haul. The conference will also explore some of the
pressing questions ahead, including:
  • From sprint to stamina: what is needed to reach the pace and scale of demand estimates
    for Housing First across Scotland?
  • How can people with most to benefit be a bigger part of putting Housing First in
    Scotland?
  • How do we collectively ensure frontline workers feel supported, inspired and enabled?
  • How can health and social care step up to this challenge –
    as joint planners, commissioners and providers?

We are so looking forward to coming together again in person and at such
an important junction for Housing First in Scotland. Come join us for a
lively day of reflection and celebration of what’s gone before
 – and an honest exploration of the challenge that still
 lies ahead.
HERE TO STAY HOUSING FIRST SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2022 - #HeretoStay
THE PROGRAMME | LENNOX 3 SUITE

08.45 - 09.30   REGISTRATION: Coffee and Exhibitions

09.30 - 09.35   Conference Opening
                Marion Gibbs | Team Leader, Scottish Government

09.35 - 09.45   Welcome from Housing First Scotland
                Maggie Brünjes | Chief Executive, Homeless Network Scotland

09.45 - 11.00   A Well-Lit Path
                A shining light in the homelessness sector over the last 3 years, this session will explore
Sofa Session
                learning and experiences at the end of Scotland’s Housing First Pathfinder.
Q&A
                Session Host: Sir Andrew Cubie
                • Ewan Aitken                               • Ruth Ogilvie
                  Chief Executive, Cyrenians                  Head of Services,
                                                              Aberdeen Cyrenians
                • Professor Sarah Johnsen
                  ISPHERE at                                • Bryan Smith
                  Heriot-Watt University                      Head of Operations, Transform
                                                              Community Development
                • Nicky Miller
                  Head of Homelessness,                     • Emma Thomson
                  Turning Point Scotland                      Head of Care, Wheatley Care

11.00 - 11.20   COFFEE & PASTRIES

11.20 - 11.45   Scotland is Putting Housing First
                Shona Robison MSP
                Cabinet Secretary

11.45 - 12.45   Housing Ends Homelessness
                For Housing First to scale up in line with estimated demand, the supply of and access
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                to affordable housing is key. This session will explore what is needed for and from the
Q&A
                housing sector in Scotland.

                Session Host:
                Callum Chomczuk | National Director Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland

                • David Bookbinder                             • Eileen McMullan
                  Director, Glasgow and West                     Policy Lead, Scottish Federation of
                  of Scotland Forum of Housing                   Housing Associations
                  Associations
                                                               • Nicola McQuiston
                • Lorna Cameron                                  Letting & Homelessness Lead,
                  Chief Executive                                Wheatley Group
                  Horizon Housing Association
                                                                And more guests to be confirmed
THE PROGRAMME | LENNOX 3 SUITE

12.45 - 13.30   LUNCH & NETWORKING

13.30 - 14.45   BREAKOUT SESSIONS
                Choose from
                1.   A New Deal for Tenants | Lennox 3 Suite
                2.   Endings in Housing First | Lammermuir Suite 1
                3.   Breaking the Cycle | Lammermuir Suite 2
                4.   Women and Housing First| Menteith Room
                5.   Housing First – the help!| Lowther Room

14.45 - 15.15   Home and Belonging
                Heather Coady | Independent Consultant
                A special input on the parallels between Housing First and innovative work across the UK
                that is creating a sense of home and belonging with those with experience of the care
                system.

15.15 -15.45    In Conversation with…
                Tyler Cary | Associate, Homeless Network Scotland

15:45 -16:00    Michelle's Story
                A special animation

                CONFERENCE CLOSE

16:00 - 18.00   Reception
                Join us for cheese, wine and refreshments.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1. A New Deal for Tenants
   Yvonne Gavan, Scottish Government & Ruth Whatling, Homeless Network Scotland
   Housing to 2040 sets out a vision for homes and communities across Scotland where homes are
   affordable, standards the same across tenures, there is access to green space and essential services.
   Where homelessness, child poverty and fuel poverty have been eradicated. This session will explore the
   contribution of the rented sector to realising this vision through discussion of the New Deal for Tenants
   consultation with Yvonne Gavan, Better Homes Policy Lead at Scottish Government.

2. Endings in Housing First
   Alex Smith, Homeless Link and Housing First England & David Kidd, Homeless Network Scotland
   The workshop will explore the point in people’s journeys through Housing First services where intensive
   support is reduced, ended, or changed into a different offer.

3. Breaking the Cycle
   Liz Cooper, Scottish Prison Service & David Ramsay, Homeless Network Scotland
   Alongside a recurring experience of homelessness, people who benefit most from Housing First often
   also have a recurring experience of the criminal justice system. Join Liz Cooper, Policy Manager (Housing
   & Welfare) at Scottish Prison Service, to learn more about how Housing First can help break the cycle of
   homelessness and prison.

4. Women and Housing First
   Pam Hunter, Say Women & Ginny Cooper, Homeless Network Scotland
   Homelessness has been seen, and continues to be seen as a predominantly male issue. This has resulted in
   approaches and responses to the issue often overlooking women's needs. Routes into homelessness, the
   vulnerabilities encountered while homeless, and the services available, can differ depending on gender.
   This workshop will build participants' understanding and awareness of the ways in which homelessness is
   experienced by women and articulate how specialist tenancy sustainment for survivors' service can ensure
   women's needs are taken into account within responses to housing instability and homelessness.

5. Housing First – the Help!
   Claire Frew, Homeless Network Scotland & Kevin Wilkie, Scottish Government
   Four pillars support Housing First to branch out across the country, provided by Homeless Network Scotland
   in partnership with the Scottish Government. Housing First Connect, Check-Up, Know-How, and Academy
   are for anyone involved in starting and scaling up Housing First.
BOOK IT
housingfirst.scot | 0141 420 7272 | housingfirst@homelessnet.scot

You can return this form, book online or just get in touch with us at Homeless Network Scotland,
Unit 16a, The Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 OPQ

Your Details (separate multiple delegate names with a comma)

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F Please tick if you have any access, communication or dietary requirements that we can
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Breakout Choice (cross one)
 
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Conference Fees (please enquire about discounts for multiple bookings)

F    Homeless Network Scotland Member | £95
F    All other | £120
F    Unwaged or using homeless services | FREE
F    Sponsored by Homeless Network Scotland| FREE

We sponsor 10 places. This means we will cover the full conference cost for 10 delegates who have an interest
in the same issues we do, but don’t have an organisation paying their way. You might be an interested local
resident, a community activist, a social media friend or a casual observer!
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CANCELLATION POLICY
COVID -19 has significantly affected planned conferences and events across Scotland. Most events will continue
to be held as planned, albeit with additional precautions and communications. With so much changing so
quickly, we are following the latest Scottish Government guidance.

If We Need To Cancel
In the event of cancellation we will notify you as soon as we possibly can and at least 48 hours before the event.

If You Need To Cancel
We recognise that delegates may have to cancel their bookings and we appreciate notice at your earliest
convenience.

•   Written cancellations received within 1 week before attendance: no charge
•   Non-attendance:100% charge
Housing First Scotland at Homeless Network Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland (SC0 03453) and company limited by guarantee (SC112361).
Registered Office : Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow G5 0PQ. CEO: Margaret-Ann Brünjes
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