Beyond Homelessness Research

Beyond Homelessness:
Developing Positive Social Networks

The Beyond Homelessness research project has now completed its first round of interviews with participants at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

                                                                                                                                      

A total of 75 interviews were conducted across the four case study areas, with a broad mixture of housing circumstances, ages and gender being represented across the sample.

                                                                                                                                      

We would like to thank all those who offered their time for interview and to our research team of peer and sessional researchers, who have contributed their skills and knowledge to the interview process.

 

Whilst analysis of these finding will soon be underway, we are looking to consult with support providers in our case study areas (Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh City, Highland and West Dunbartonshire) ensuring a balanced view of service provision is possible.

                                                                                                                                      

Over the next few months we will be holding workshops with support providers and researchers to extend our understanding of housing support in each area and to feed into our best practice recommendations.

                                                                                                                                         

Spring 2012 will see us follow up with our research participants to see how the support they received in the interim months has helped them move away from homelessness and gauge the impact of social networks in this process.

 

For further information or to attend one of our workshops please contact research fellow Katey Tabner on 07827851795.

                                                                                                                             

Beyond Homelessness - Putting Research into Practice
Seminar held on 25th January 2011 in Glasgow
Around 90 people attended this successful event held at the Scottish Youth Theatre. It was organised by Scottish Social Networks and chaired by Kate Polson Chief Executive of The Rock Trust. The seminar was an opportunity for practitioners to hear about policy, research and practice but equally importantly to debate the issues and contribute to future practice development. 
                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                 
The Beyond Homelessness Seminar Report  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Seminar Presentations

Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Heriot Watt University Slides  

Katey Tabner, Research Fellow Slides Pt1

Jim Anderson, Scottish Government Slides

Janine Barrett, North Ayrshire Slides

Katey Tabner, Research Fellow Slides Pt2

Deborah McAlpine, West Lothian Slides

Allison Calder, The Rock Trust - no slides used

Ailsa Stewart, Glasgow School of Social Work Strathclyde University - no slides used