In this episode, we speak to Ellie McNeil, Ish Camp and Alex Dean about their specialist care home services for people experiencing homelessness and how these differ from mainstream care provision. We discuss the challenges of this service model and share the positive outcomes for individuals supported by their services.  

In Episode 3, we speak to Alex Duffy, Training Lead at Stonewall Housing. We discuss good practice in how mainstream homelessness services can be more inclusive and cater to the needs of LGBTQ+ people. 

In Episode 2, we speak to Thai O’Reilly, Senior Practitioner for the Advice and Advocacy team at Stonewall Housing. We speak about and raise awareness of the multiple barriers that LGBTQ+ people face in accessing supporting from mainstream homelessness services. 

Content warning: In this episode, there may be some language that people find offensive.

In Episode 1, we speak to Steven McIntyre, CEO of Stonewall Housing. We discuss the reasons behind why LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by homelessness, including underlying causes and catalyst events. 

In this episode, we speak to Darren Murinas, Founder and CEO of Expert Citizens, and Christy Acton, Founder and CEO of Standing Tall. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how we can share the stories of people with lived experience in a safe and ethical way.

In Episode 2, we speak to Dan Northover, CEO of the charity ‘Handcrafted’ and Michelle Langan, CEO of the charity 'Paper Cup Project'. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how they effectively support people who are experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage.

In Episode 1, we speak to Jordan from Arc Inspire and Tim from HomeLess Made. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how they work with participants, including how they manage tensions, and transitions into paid employment.

In Episode 5, we speak to Helen Emmings from the Nelson Trust and Nicky Pearson from Medway Council. We speak about the barriers women experiencing homelessness face in accessing support in the sector, and discuss best practice for ensuring services are gender-informed.

In Episode 4, we speak to Alex Laing and Cal Distin from Oasis Community Housing, alongisde Cynthia, ex-resident at one of their accommodation projects. We speak about the barriers people experiencing homelessness face in accessing supported accommodation, and the ways services can support individuals to maintain, feel safe, and thrive in their accommodation.

In Episode 3, we speak to Tracey from Winchester City Council, Tara from Vision Housing at the Forward Trust, and Tim and Caprice from Greater Manchester Better Outcomes Partnership. We speak about the barriers people experiencing homelessness face in accessing private rented accommodation and discuss best practice solutions for accessing accommodation, and maintaining a tenancy.