Homelessness and the Economy

Brighton Race Course
15th July 2009
Booking Code: 2519884

• About the event
• Benefits of attending
• Who should attend
• Programme
• Prices
• Booking

About the Event

The effective prevention of homelessness remains at the heart of the government’s work. Communities and Local Government is working with other government departments to ensure services are targeted at the most vulnerable groups to prevent homelessness and improve access to services and opportunities but there are still big challenges ahead.

This one-day event will provide an overview of the progress made in a number of homelessness policy areas, with a particular focus on the South East region. The day will feature plenty of practical advice and guidance on the effective prevention of homelessness.

The event will examine the economic issues affecting homelessness and how to cope with the increasing demand for social housing in the current financial climate. We will present case studies to illustrate the crisis many families face, we will share best practice and clarify the legislation to help you understand the options available so that you can safely inform your customers.

You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions to the speakers and raise any concerns that you wish to discuss.

Benefits of attending this event

• Receive up to date information from government on homelessness and responses to the economic downturn
• Hear from the CIH on current economic issues and its impact on homelessness
• Receive relevant and practical advice from local authorities and partners
• Identify best practice in this area
• Be involved in interactive discussions
• Visit homelessness practitioners in our exhibition area

Who Should Attend:

This event is aimed at housing officers, managers and front line practitioners in local authorities and housing associations. It is also relevant to those working in the voluntary sector dealing with a range of homelessness issues.

*Planned Sessions will cover:

• Latest news from Communities and Local Government on homelessness policy and practice
• The potential impact of the current economic climate on homelessness policy and practice
• Sharing advice and best practice from housing organisations, local authorities and the voluntary sector
• Question and answer panel discussion

*Contributions Planned From:

• Helen Keats, Homelessness Advisor, CLG
• Liz Slater, Housing Needs Manager, Southampton City Council
• Christoph Sinn, Policy and Practice Officer, CIH
• Kimba Smith, Strategic Area Manager for Outreach, Porchlight
• Suzanne McClure, Housing Specialist Support Officer, Citizen’s Advice Bureau
• Shelter

*Programme may be subject to minor changes

Prices and Booking

Venue	Date	Booking Code	Price
Brighton Race Course	15th July 2009	2519884	*£40 / £60 +VAT

Delegate Price:

Delegate rate: £60 + VAT
*CIH members rate: £40 + VAT

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* Discounted CIH Member Rate applies to members who have chosen the Training and Events Flexible Benefits Package

The delegate price includes a comprehensive delegate pack, all refreshments and lunch. You can earn up to 4 hours towards your CIH Continuing Professional Development

All prices are subject to VAT

Special Offers

Book 2 delegates and send a third delegate for half price (all 3 bookings must be received together)

To Make a Booking

You can book your place on this conference in one of the following ways:

• Use our online booking form (Booking Code: Homelessness and the Economy)
• Or download a booking form (PDF: 39 kb)
  and return to

  CIH Training & Conferences,
  Octavia House,
  Westwood Way,
  Coventry CV4 8JP
  
  Tel: 024 7685 1772
  Fax: 024 7642 1973
  E-mail: events@cih.org

Booking Information

• Please do not send any payment with this booking - you will be invoiced after the event.
• If you cancel a booking more than 10 working days before the event, you will be charged a £50 administration fee per booking. If you cancel within 10 working days you will be charged the full fee.
• If you downgrade your booking from Residential Plus to Residential or Day Delegate or from Residential to Day Delegate within 10 working days of the event you will be charged your original booking fee.
• If, at the time of booking, you do not know the names of delegates, please let us have names no later than two weeks before the event.
• If you are booking two delegates and sending a third delegate for half price, you need to send all three bookings together on the same form to qualify for this offer.
• Please note that the CIH cannot guarantee that delegates’ names will be printed on the delegate list and a badge will be produced, if bookings are received within 10 working days of an event.
• Please keep a printout of this form for your records, if possible.
• This booking is subject to the usual CIH Terms & Conditions.

Limitation of Liability

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) accepts responsibility for accident, injury or loss suffered whilst attending one of our events only if it is directly due to negligence on our part. Delegates are responsible for taking care of their own property. CIH accepts no responsibility for any loss incurred whilst using material or information gained at one of our events.

Cancellation of Events

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Data Protection Act 1998

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