Greenwich

Homelessness forum

Letting agencies air their views

In 2004, the Royal Borough of Greenwich commissioned Shelter to carry out an independent review of our homelessness services.

The Homelessness Forum was then set up so that agencies who work with homeless people in the borough can meet to find out what's happening with the service review.

It gives them the opportunity to have an input into developing the service. They also exchange information about the services they each provide.

Agencies involved include:

  • St Christopher's
  • Hyde In Touch
  • Greenwich and Lewisham Nightstop
  • Greenwich Housing Rights
  • Independence Plus Project
  • CAYSH
  • Oxleas health services
  • NACRO
  • Youth Offending Team.

What happens at the forum?

The forum meets quarterly to:

  • exchange information with other agencies
  • find out about services in the Royal Borough
  • be involved in improving homelessness services in Royal Greenwich
  • share best practice
  • find out about available resources
  • raise awareness of homeless issues.

What does the forum aim to achieve?

The Royal Borough's vision is to develop modern, accessible services for homeless people that will integrate support, options and prevention into the application and assessment process.

The aim is to reduce the number of homeless applicants and incidents of repeat homelessness, and to reduce the need for temporary and emergency accommodation.

The group is encouraging homeless and previously homeless people to get involved.

Contact the forum

You can contact the forum using the details below.

Kay Perry, Service Development Officer

  • Telephone: 020 8921 5672

 Chris Minnoch - Greenwich Housing Rights

Harry Wilkinson, St Christopher's Fellowship