Group training (5-18 staff): Commercial rate £955; Standard / Concessionary £890 + plus trainer’s expenses + VAT
- Understand current theories on the inter-relationship of mental health problems and substance use
- Recognise and trigger key legislative provisions that provide the framework for service delivery and be familiar with current guidance
- Appreciate the increasing relevance of the Equality Act in the process of preventing and relieving homelessness and service delivery
- Understand the importance of integrated and timely service provision.
Suitable for
Anyone working with homeless people with multiple needs in day
centres, hostels, resettlement/outreach projects and advice
centres.
Meet the trainers
John Macklin: 6 November 2018
John has been a trainer for Shelter since 1989. He has worked in the housing and homelessness sector for 25 years, including 10 years for Shelter as an adviser and manager. During this time John worked with local authorities and voluntary sector agencies in developing a range of young single homelessness projects and expanding access to advice.
John is also a qualified social worker and prior to working for Shelter working for social services within the fields of childcare, community care and mental health. The experience of having worked in both the statutory and advice sectors informs his training in the fields of young people, homelessness, community care and mental health.
Ariane Adam: 4 April 2019
Ariane is a barrister at 1MCB, Chambers of John Benson QC. Her practice is focused on equality and human rights in the areas of housing, homelessness, and immigration. She is also frequently contracted to undertake human rights evaluations, and to produce policy and research papers for international bodies and organisations.
Ariane has extensive experience in possession and homelessness matters, which has included volunteering at Greenwich Housing Rights as a duty advocate. Her knowledge of and experience in discrimination law have made her especially well placed to advise and pursue disability discrimination arguments in this area. She has particular experience in representing young and vulnerable people and individuals with mental health difficulties.
