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Nouse News
Spring 2024




Welcome to our Spring 2024 edition of Nouse News, the newsletter of the Nottingham Strategic Housing Network facilitated by Nottingham City Council's Housing Strategy Team.?

Got an article for our next edition? [email protected] before 15th July 2024.

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Homelessness Needs Assessment
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Nottingham City?Council is currently undertaking a Homelessness Needs Assessment, working with partners from the Nottingham Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Prevention Strategic Implementation Group.

To help develop this we?re keen to hear from people with lived experience of homelessness/risk of homelessness and those who work in front line homelessness services. If you can help please complete one of the following online surveys:

Citizen lived experience survey [ [link removed] ]

Front line services survey [ [link removed] ]

Insight collected from the surveys will help the council plan and deliver services that meet the needs of people affected by homelessness in Nottingham.

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Homelessness Covenant for Employers

Crisis

In late 2023 homelessness charity Crisis [ [link removed] ] launched its Homelessness Covenant initiative, backed by government. It comprises a set of pledges employers can take to support people experiencing homelessness in the workplace.

Its aim is to increase job opportunities for those at risk of homelessness, encouraging potential employers to provide supportive policies to help individuals stay in work. The pledges focus upon topics such as employment and training opportunities, fairer recruitment and support for local communities in dealing with homelessness through volunteering and fundraising.?

Find out more about the Homelessness Covenant, best practice guide, and sign-up here [ [link removed] ]?



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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping - Test & Learn programme

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The Centre for Homelessness Impact [ [link removed] ], supported by DLUHC [ [link removed] ], is delivering the Test and Learn programme [ [link removed] ] aimed at identifying and scaling evidence-led, cost-effective solutions to tackle homelessness. The programme comprises 8 projects, with applications currently open for evaluators and service delivery partners via the Flexigrant portal [ [link removed] ].

To read more about the programme, projects and/or to start an application click here [ [link removed] ].

To receive updates on the trial opportunities and the programme, please register_ _here [ [link removed] ].



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National Make Things Right campaign
Make things right

The Government has launched a broad advertising campaign ?Make Things Right? to raise awareness of how customers can raise issues with their landlords. The campaign aims to empower residents in social housing by informing them of their rights, explaining how to complain about issues in their home and ensuring that their voices are heard.

Step-by-step guidance on issue resolution is available here [ [link removed] ].

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Regulation reminder for social housing landlords

RSH

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has issued a reminder to all social housing landlords about recent changes in regulation, including the introduction of new standards effective since April. Landlords are urged to identify any shortcomings in meeting these standards and take corrective action for the benefit of tenants.

The four consumer standards implemented from April 1st cover safety, transparency, community engagement, and tenancy management.

Key changes to RSH?s regulations are available here [ [link removed] ].

Read about landlords' rights and responsibilities here [ [link removed] ].

More [ [link removed] ] on how RSH regulates landlords.



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60 home boost for council housing

Lenton

Nottingham City Council has approved the purchase of 60 homes across the city to alleviate the pressure on housing waiting list. These properties, many of which are former council houses bought under the Right to Buy scheme, will be acquired using funds from the Housing Revenue Account and proceeds from previous council house sales received from the Government.

The council is actively seeking properties that match the needs of individuals on the waiting list, focusing on two and three-bedroom houses, bungalows, and flats.

Find out more here [ [link removed] ] .



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Nottingham Street Aid?s grant applications now open

NSA

A year ago, more than 15 charities launched Nottingham Street Aid [ [link removed] ], an alternative giving platform to help target funding that will directly impact the lives of rough sleepers.

The initiative awards grants of up to ?750 to registered charitable organisations supporting homelessness. Applications can be made here [ [link removed] ]. Organisations not registered but interested in applying for grants to help their beneficiaries should first register here [ [link removed] ].

Most Street Aid donations are made via eight contactless donation points around the city. Businesses interested in hosting donation point should email [email protected]. Individuals can donate money via this link [ [link removed] ].

This initiative is supported by It?s in Nottingham, Nottingham City Council and The Nottingham Building Society.


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NPRAS boost support for homeless households

NPRAS

Nottingham Private Rented Assistance Scheme (NPRAS) supports homeless families by finding them affordable homes in the private rented sector. A recent boost in resource resulted in the service creating 42% more new tenancies for households affected by homelessness than it did before Christmas.

Assistance from NPRAS is offered for households deemed to be at risk of losing a home, providing stability for families, as well as those already homeless and living in temporary accommodation.

NPRAS works with landlords, offering a range of free services such as tenant finding and/or property management.

Find out more on the NPRAS website. [ [link removed] ]



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Salvation Army Housing Association's new name

SA Homes

Salvation Army Housing Association has rebranded itself with a new name and mission. The organisation is now called Salvation Army Homes [ [link removed] ] in alignment with its mission of ?Safe Homes, Transforming Lives?.

It aims to provide tailored support to people who need shelter, including financial assistance, debt relief, empowerment and help in connecting with estranged families. The revamped website aims to make it easier for people to access information and support services. The organisation emphasises the importance of collaboration in helping people to live independently.

Read more here.



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Be a hero - transform lives and save the planet

Be a hero

Framework?s new Furnishing Future project aims to transform the lives of people who are homeless by helping organisations and businesses to repurpose furniture, appliances, and fixtures.

Businesses can contribute items such as ex-display, returned, or end-of-line furnishings, electrical appliances, kitchenware, and bedding, which are then used to furnish accommodation units.

The initiative not only provides a free solution for businesses to dispose of excess stock, but also enables them to have social and environmental impact

For further information, including donation requirements and arrangements for collection and delivery, visit the Framework Furnishing Futures website [ [link removed] ] or email to [email protected] .



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Nottingham City Homeless Health Network

NCHHN

Nottingham City Homeless Health Network [ [link removed] ] is a collaborative forum that meets online every two months to ensure systems are responsive to the needs of those suffering health inequalities, with a focus on people experiencing homelessness and/or Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD). It is delivered collaboratively by the?Practice Development Unit [ [link removed] ]?(PDU), Changing Futures, Nottingham City General Practice Alliance (NCGPA), and SMD GP Centre of Excellence. Anyone from the voluntary sector working with homeless, especially those who interact with NHS, as well as colleagues working in primary care are welcome to join.

To be added to their mailing list, email [email protected].



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Red Cross's Refugees Support Project

BRC

The British Red Cross Refugee Services' project aims to assist individuals within the asylum and immigration system in finding housing upon receiving legal status in the UK. The project intends to achieve this by:


* Preparing asylum seekers for when they obtain Leave to Remain
* Providing information on the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
* Exploring available housing options
* Educating individuals on household bills and budgeting
* Guiding individuals through the application process for Universal Credit, Child Benefit, and Personal Independence Payment

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 2-3PM at St Andrew's Church, Chaucer Street, NG1 5JT

For more information contact [email protected]



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Spring cleaning with meaning
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If you have old clothes or other items you no longer have a need for, *Emmanuel House's charity shop is accepting donations*. Donated items will either be sold in the city centre shop, with funds used to assist homeless and vulnerable individuals, or donated directly to beneficiaries who need them the most.?

The charity's most-needed items are:


* Fashionable clothing
* Accessories
* Books
* Musical instruments
* Ornaments and gifts
* Shoes (especially trainers)
* Sleeping bags
* Socks?
* Tents
* Underwear (new only)

The Support Centre in Hockley [ [link removed] ] is open for donations every weekday, 9am-4:30pm.

Read more here [ [link removed] ].?

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Homes for rough sleepers funded by music

Atkins house

A new* block of purpose-built flats for former rough sleepers in Hyson Green has been named Akins House* after George and Sean Akins who founded the popular music festival Beat The Streets.

The annual one-day festival has been raising vital funds for local homelessness services since 2018, helping to change hundreds of lives for the better. In January 2023 the festival raised ?89,500 helping to enable the project to build the new block of 8 flats.

Building has recently completed with the *flats providing permanent homes and personalised support to residents.* A local Tesco store showed their supported by providing welcome packs to make residents feel at home.

Read more here [ [link removed] ].



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New council homes in Bestwood

Bestwood

Nottingham City Council has provided 1*00 new homes over three new developments in Bestwood and Top Valley* as part of its Building a Better Nottingham programme. Residents with a proven housing need from the council?s waiting and transfer lists have moved into the new affordable rent homes developed by Lovell Partnerships and Countryside Partnerships.

When construction completes across all 3 sites next year, almost 350 new homes will have been built and let to families and individuals on the council?s waiting list. Construction is ongoing at a fourth site in Padstow, Bestwood.

Read more about council homes in Bestwood [ [link removed] ]



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New homes for homeless in Nottingham

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Four self-contained homes, part of the Villa Road project, have undergone renovation to be used as homes for homelessness in Nottingham. These houses were co-funded by Places for People Living Plus [ [link removed] ], Department for Levelling Up [ [link removed] ] and Homes England [ [link removed] ].

*Homes will be fully furnished and occupied by single adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with a dedicated support worker on hand.* Tenants will be able to stay for up to two years, before being supported to move to a longer-term accommodation.

Opening of the Villa Road services is planned for May 2024.



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Affordable Homes in Lenton

Jigsaw

Two new apartment blocks are being built in a former furniture warehouse in Lenton. In total *34 apartments* will be provided, comprising 30 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom apartments. .?

Local housing provider, Jigsaw Homes Midlands, will be responsible for managing properties. Homes will be available for affordable rent and Rent to Buy, with allocations made through Nottingham City Council.

The ?4.8m development, which is partly funded by Homes England, will take around 14 months to complete.

Read more here [ [link removed] ].



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Lower affordability of city's housing market
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According to the latest Housing affordability in England and Wales data, [ [link removed] ] the affordability of households in Nottingham has worsened as the affordability ratio - comparing median house prices to median annual earnings - inclined from 6.00 in 2022 to 6.21 in 2023. *Nottingham saw a relatively higher increase in median home prices (5.70%) compared to its increase in median earnings (3,41%).*

This indicates *a growing demand for housing in the city that outpaces the income growth*. Although the ratio has increased nationally over the last 4 years, the extent of the increase in Nottingham has been much more pronounced.?

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Negative house price growth sets in

House price

According to the latest UK Housing Price Index [ [link removed] ] the average price of a home in Nottingham in April was ?190,382. This is an annual growth rate of -3.8%. Negative annual price growth in the city has been recorded each month since September 2023, following 10 years of positive growth.

Negative growth appears to be a nationwide issue, although to a lesser extent (-1.1% in England, -0.4% in the East Midlands and -2.6% in Nottinghamshire). Smaller properties ? flats and maisonettes ? have seen their values shrink by greater percentages than larger ones.

Growth in Nottingham, which has been generally strong in recent years compared to other UK cities, has now fallen behind. Latest Hometrack house price growth data [ [link removed] ] places Nottingham 12th in its comparison of 20 key UK cities.



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Rental inflation rate lowest in 2 years

Rents

*Annual rental inflation in Nottingham has
slowed to 7.4%, down from 10.9% a year ago. *This is the lowest rate for 2 years according to Hometrack?s latest quarterly Rental Market Report [ [link removed] ]. Whole the lower rate of increase may be welcomed by renters it should be noted that weekly pay in Nottingham grew by a much smaller 3.7%, according to the most recent data published by the ONS [ [link removed] ].?

*The average rental price in Nottingham was ?947pcm in March, with renters paying 28% more than they were 3 years ago.*

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Banner - Publications
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* Always at the Bottom of the Pile: The Homeless and Inclusion Health Barometer 2024 [ [link removed] ]- Pathway?
* Addressing multiple exclusion homelessness in social work education in England [ [link removed] ] - King's College London (KCL)?
* Autism and Homelessness Toolkit [ [link removed] ] - Homeless Link?
* Evaluation of the Out-of-Hospital Care Models Programme for People Experiencing Homelessness [ [link removed] ] - King's College London (KCL)?
* More than a roof - Exploring the holistic outcomes of Housing First [ [link removed] ] - Homeless Link? [ [link removed] ]
* Rough Sleeping outreach guidance [ [link removed] ] - Homeless Link?
* The Unseen Struggle: The Invisibility of Homelessness in NHS Data [ [link removed] ] - Pathway
* Tomorrow is too late - Suicide prevention support for people with no fixed address [ [link removed] ] - Samaritans?
* What Works Evidence Notes: Domestic Abuse and Homelessness? [ [link removed] ] - Centre for Homelessness Impact?
* What Works Evidence Notes: Prison Discharge and Homelessness [ [link removed] ] - Centre for Homelessness Impact?

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Your round-up of free, notable events, consultations and policy changes for the coming weeks:

*May*

13 101 Guide to Identifying the Immigration Needs of Children in Care [ [link removed] ] - Solidarity Knows No Borders

16 Harnessing the general election to end homelessness [ [link removed] ] - Homeless Link?

16 Drug Risks & Harm Reduction Training For Professionals [ [link removed] ]- Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire

21 Psychological approaches to working with people experiencing homelessness [ [link removed] ] - KCL

29 Arts & Homelessness monthly conversations 2pm [ [link removed] ] - Arts and Homelessness?

*June*
5? Post-Status Benefits for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum seekers: Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit [ [link removed] ] - Solidarity Knows No Borders

6 Understanding and Responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse - City [ [link removed] ] - Equation

6 Drug Risks & Harm Reduction Training For Professionals [ [link removed] ] - Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire

10 Communication and Leadership [ [link removed] ] - Homeless Link?

12 Social Work Education: Creating Gatekeepers or Allies in the Struggle for Migrant Justice? [ [link removed] ] - Solidarity Knows No Borders

12 Quarterly Reflective Space for Outreach Workers [ [link removed] ] - Homeless Link?

15-23 Nottingham Refugee Week? [ [link removed] ]

18 Primary health care services for people who are homeless - what works? [ [link removed] ] - KCL

18 Contextual Safeguarding with Unaccompanied Young People [ [link removed] ] - Solidarity Knows No? Borders

19 ECPAT UK's Legal Challenge on Accommodation of Unaccompanied Children: Exclusion from the Child Protection Framework and What Happens Next? [ [link removed] ] - Solidarity Knows No? Borders

19 Wednesday Afternoon Project [ [link removed] ] - part of Nottingham Refugee Week?

20 Working with Black and Minoritised Survivors Experiencing Domestic Abuse [ [link removed] ] - Equation

20 Substance Use Training for Professionals [ [link removed] ] - Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire

26 Arts & Homelessness monthly conversations 2pm [ [link removed] ] - Arts and Homelessness?

28 Immigration Status and Domestic Abuse [ [link removed] ] - Solidarity Knows No? Borders

*July*

4? Substance Use Training for Professionals [ [link removed] ] - Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire

11 Domestic Abuse in Same-Sex Relationships - City [ [link removed] ] - Equation

16 Understanding & Responding to Domestic Violence & Abuse - City - Face to Face [ [link removed] ] - Equation

18 Thinking about mental capacity and multiple exclusion homelessness [ [link removed] ] - KCL?

18 Alcohol Awareness & Intervention Training for Professionals [ [link removed] ] - Change Grow Live Nottinghamshire

24 Arts & Homelessness monthly conversations 2pm [ [link removed] ] - Arts and Homelessness?

31 Arts & Homelessness monthly conversations 2pm [ [link removed] ] - Arts and Homelessness?

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[ [link removed] ]Got a diary date between August and November you'd like us to include in our next edition? Let us know at [email protected] ? <[email protected]>

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