NPSS National Conference 2019

Click on  2019 Conference programme schedule   for details  

 

View before you choose: a peek at some workshop and masterclass descriptions 

 

Creating a psychologically informed environment – Sam Austin, Llamau

This workshop will provide delegates with a detailed overview of the work that Llamau is doing to further embed a Psychologically Informed Environment approach across the charity. This will include progress to date, Llamau’s support methodology and accompanying research into the effectiveness of being PIE.

 

Using case file reviews to support compliance with the HRA and enhance service delivery – NPSS and Sefton Borough Council

Sefton Borough Council, like all local authority housing services, was affected by the significant changes to legislation brought about by the HRA 2017, coupled with  on-going  fiscal  challenge  and an ongoing requirement to demonstrate that services delivered offer value for money.

Sefton recognise that informed service delivery is crucial to ensure their housing options service remains effective in identifying early opportunities for preventing homelessness for all in housing need; join them at this masterclass to hear how they used the NPSS 360-degree case file review service to review the practices and processes they have in place to prevent and tackle homelessness.

 

Practitioner Reviews; supporting compliance and continuous improvement – NPSS and Scarborough Borough Council

This masterclass will take you through the stages of a Diagnostic Practitioner Review (DPR) which is fundamentally a ‘critical friend’ assessment of how a local authority is performing in its efforts to both prevent and tackle homelessness.  The session will explain how it can help you achieve best possible outcomes for your customers and staff.  NPSS has been working with Scarborough who will be co-presenting this masterclass; having recently completed a DPR, they will be able to share the DPR experience and explain how the review has enabled them to focus on the next steps of service improvement and ensure they remain in compliance with the legislation.

 

Top tips for reviewing and updating your homelessness strategy – NPSS and Ryedale District Council

This masterclass is aimed to support local authorities to review their homelessness strategies following the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. During the session, we will give some top tips around what is required to make your homelessness strategy legally compliant, as well as operationally supportive. NPSS has been working closely with Ryedale District Council who will be co-delivering this masterclass and sharing learning and good practice following their recent homelessness strategy review.

 

5 tips for defending possession proceedings to prevent homelessness – Ben Reeve-Lewis

Have you ever wondered at what point in possession proceedings an applicant will officially become homeless or threatened with homelessness? How do you prevent homelessness by being familiar with what a person can ask the court to do instead of issuing a possession order? Did you know it is possible to get someone reinstated even after possession? We will be examining judge's discretion and the rules for setting aside, adjournments, varying the terms of an order etc"

 

Top tips for successful bid writing – Ieaun ap Rees, West London Housing Partnership

Do you need to supplement your budget in order to deliver an excellent service? Have you been unsuccessful in bidding for funding from MHCLG?

Ieaun ap Rees from the West London Housing Partnership has a notable track record of writing successful funding bids; this workshop will provide you with guidance and top tips on how to become a successful bid writer.

 

Promoting culture change through motivational interviewing – NPSS and Corby

A masterclass aimed to support local authorities to move towards a more holistic culture in response to the implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This session will help to encourage staff buy in to motivational interviewing and embed these techniques within their front-line service delivery.  By the end of the masterclass, participants will have developed an understanding and a confidence in using motivational interviewing and how this can be embedded within their team to prevent homelessness.

 

Ensuring your allocations policy is fit for purpose – NPSS 

This masterclass will take you through what you need to consider, ensuring your policy is fit for purpose and in compliance with the legislation, including the HRA.  This session will also provide examples from local authorities who have been supported through this process.

 

Using Housing Jigsaw to deliver your housing solutions – NPSS and Cornwall Housing

“Your IT system should support efficient and effective service delivery; not hinder the way you work…”

Agree? Then join colleagues from Cornwall Housing to hear how they have successfully implemented Housing Jigsaw’s flagship PRAH and ALERT modules to support implementation of the HRA including the s213 duty to refer.

 

Essential case law for homelessness decision making – Ben Reeve-Lewis

A caseworker's ability to make watertight decisions that withstand challenges is largely governed by their knowledge of the ever changing raft of case law. In this workshop we will look at a range of cases that make a difference to whether or not a decision will stand or fall. Not the old stalwarts of Pereira or Sacupima but lesser known cases, on issues such as 'Reasonable to remain' and intentional homelessness’

 

How the private rented sector is being used for criminal purposes (homelessness prevention and understanding the shadow private rented sector) – Dr Julie Rugg, University of York and Roz Spencer, Safer Renting

4.5 million families now rent privately and many homeless applicants make approaches as a result of activities of rogue landlords, in terms of illegal evictions and appalling property conditions, rendering accommodation unreasonable to occupy. This workshop will shine a light on this shadow world and what can be done by homelessness officers to deal with the various problems it causes, using legal advice and drawing on help from other council teams such as Environmental Health and what they can do.

 

Creative ways to prevent and tackle homelessness –London Borough of Tower Hamlets

How Tower Hamlets have developed robust and effective methods to tackle rough sleeping and prevent people from needing to spend a first night out on the streets. It will explain the impact that commissioned services and joint working with key partners has on its complex and vulnerable clients.

 

Community solutions to homelessness –Winchester City Council

This workshop will provide delegates with a detailed overview of the work being undertaken in Winchester to support those with multiple complex needs. From establishing a Senior Strategic Partnership with the aim of overcoming barriers to reduce rough sleeping and street activity, to providing a bespoke in-house support service and being part of County wide discussions to keep people well in their homes.

 

Single homelessness; providing the right support at the right time –Kettering Borough Council

This workshop focuses on the development, implementation and ongoing management of North Northants’ Transitions Project which provides units of shared accommodation for single homeless customers with support needs. It will look at building effective relationships across local authority boundaries, and how to provide the right support at the right time to prevent costly crisis interventions later down the line.

 

Working in partnership; health and homelessness –Kettering Borough Council

This workshop will provide delegates with a detailed overview of Kettering’s Health and Housing Partnership, including how the partnership was established; what makes it work and the challenges faced; the aims and the focus of the partnership and the successes to date since it was set up in 2016.

 

Partnership working with registered providers to end homelessness – Jean Templeton, St Basils and Amanda Tomlinson, BCHG

The workshop will look at the West Midlands Homelessness Taskforce ambition to ‘Design out Homelessness in the West Midlands’ and the voluntary commitment to collaborate to prevent and relieve homelessness going beyond the duty to refer in the Homelessness Reduction Act.

 

The HRA: delivering successful outcomes –London Borough of Southwark

To ensure the Homelessness Reduction Act delivers successful outcomes for customers, the council and partner agencies. The session will show how Southwark Council have led the way in developing innovative and pioneering services by using the HRA as the foundation for all of its work across the council.

 

A customer centric approach to delivering housing options services – Deborah Reid and Brian O’Kane from the Housing Executive

This workshop will explain how the Northern Ireland Housing Executive carried out a significant change programme, to adopt a housing solutions and support approach for their customers.  The workshop will detail how this approach was developed and implemented to ensure they shaped their services around the customer.

Why sponsor and exhibit at the NPSS National Conference on 1 and 2 July 2019?

Sponsors

We have created sponsorship packages to promote your brand and offer you opportunties over the two days of the conference to network with all attendees.   We offer an exhibition space in all but one of our sponsorship packages which offer you an additional opportunity to showcase your brand.

We know that sponsorship is an effective way of marketing; sponsorship at the conference will increase attendee understanding and awareness of your brand and maximise the opportunity to make important contacts over the two days. 

You may want to talk to us about a bespoke sponsorship package and we woul be happy to discuss this with you.

Exhibitors

The Oculus building is perfect for an event of this size, with the exhibition floor area located in the main foyer of the building and guaranteeing major footfall in a lively location.

As the exhibition floor area is in the hub of the Oculus, there will be excellent attendance levels over the two days as delegates network during registration, lunch and refreshment breaks.

 

To download the sponsorship options, please click on the link  NPSS Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Packages

 

For further details about booking your sponsor and exhibitor package, please contact:

Angie Rawlins

Service Manager

 

T: 01962 851747

E: support@npsservice.org.uk

 

The Oculus Building, the University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL

It was our first year at the Oculus in 2018 and we are delighted to be holding our conference in this spectacular state-of-the-art building again in 2019.

The Oculus provides a fantastic conference environment for all, with an abundance of space, light and opportunities to network and share learning in a beautiful location.

We look forward to welcoming you in July.

 

 

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