Tackling the recession – what can social landlords do to help their tenants get through the recession?

The recession is hitting everyone but none more so than the tenants of Supported Housing providers. Both Financial and Social exclusion continue to be a problem Social Landlords are expected to address and the recession is another issue which impacts on these two key areas of work.

Organiser: Centre for Housing & Support, Elgar House, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester WR4 9EE
Location: Manchester and Worcester

This one day seminar will take a look at what Social Landlords can do to help their tenants get through the difficulties that have arisen because of the effect of the economic downturn. It will consider the benefits for both the organisation and the service user whilst addressing these issues.

Course overview and learning outcomes:

• How does the recession impact on your service users?
• What information and advice do service users want?
• Providing information and advice – how to reach the service user
• Identifying and working with partner agencies
• Examples of good practice and what are the benefits?
• Be able to describe the impact of the recession on your service users
• Identify the types of information and advice service users are looking for
• Identify some of the partner agencies who they can work with to provide advice and support
• Describe the benefits of supporting service users through the recession to both the service user and the organisation

Who should attend:

This seminar is essential for

• Staff who provide advice and support to service users.
• Staff responsible for developing new initiatives.
• Residents and volunteers who provide advice and support to service users

Dates:
21st October 2010 - Manchester
2nd November 2010 - Worcester

Cost:
Just £129 including a delegate pack, refreshments and a buffet lunch. Discounts for multiple bookings apply

More Information:
If you have any questions please call Julian Everley on 01905 727271.