United response to racist attacks on people’s homes and a temporary accommodation refuge facility from myself and fellow leaders in housing and homelessness.

Representing NI homelessness sector and sharing insights at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry roundtable on housing & homelessness. Very productive roundtable, capturing what worked well and what we could have done differently. @homelessconnect.bsky.social

Brilliant morning working with the QUB Administrative Data Research Centre co-designing research on #homelessness with lived experience ppl. Lots of new health data to get stuck into all anonymous of course. Me all doubly biz with my Masters in Social Science head on! @homelessconnect.bsky.social

Very pleased to see the publication of this leaflet by the Housing Executive dispelling the myths about migrant workers, asylum seekers, refugees and housing. www.nihe.gov.uk/search/redir...

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Lovely Saturday evening @micky-murray.bsky.social installation dinner as Belfast Lord Mayor- great to catch up with colleagues in homelessness services and just loved our Drag Queens, entertainment and the whole inclusive vibe 😀 🌈

Pleased to be at CFNI conference Building Solidarity Understanding the Political and Societal Context of Racist Violence in NI. Racist hate expression and intimidation in public places and housing developments is not acceptable and we need formal policy responses and collective action.

These contact details for anyone who may be sleeping rough are always available, but currently the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol will be in place in NI.

An absolute hoot, Christmas party so much laughter and fun. After such a busy year - especially the past few wks we were ready for it. Drivers still delivering home starter packs, food and presents able to stop for a bit 🎁 🥳 Best team ever!

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Housing Supply Strategy 100000 homes over 15 yrs 1/3 social housing. This has the potential to bring about transformative change for current and future generations. IF properly resourced and implemented it will make a genuine difference to the lives of people experiencing/at risk of homelessness

Beautiful Service of Life organised by Depaul Ireland in St Paul & St Barnabas Belfast celebrating the lives of those who've left us and new lives born into homeless services. So touching especially hearing the aspirations of adults & children living in Depaul services. Top of the list - a home.

If you are concerned about someone rough sleeping during #StormDarragh, help is available:

☎️In Belfast call The Welcome Organisation, Belfast on: 07894931047
☎️In Derry/Londonderry call First Housing on: 07540100208
☎️In any other area, call Housing Executive directly on: 0344920 908.

Look at that wee face. Preparations are taking place in advance of #stormdarragh. With climate change periods of adverse weather will likely become more frequent and prolonged. Let's hope it's not as bad as anticipated, that everyone stays safe and gets indoors over the wknd.

Homelessness Awareness Week- unique to NI/north starts 2 Dec. We've >58,000 ppl from 30,000 households who meet the legal tests under the homelessness legislation. This is solvable. We need a humanitarian perspective. Collaborative leadership is key with ppl who've lived experience at the core.

Had the most powerful and lasting experience at the #Ecoleadership 3.5 day event in magical Corrymeela with 50 NGO leaders from North & South Ireland, Ukraine and Poland. Collaborative #leadership can affect change to create civil society when we connect on a human level 🌈

Day 2 of a humanitarian leadership programme in beautiful Corrymeela with leaders from North & South of Ireland, Ukraine and Poland to learn through an experimental co design experience how "to create a vibrant and healthy civil society" Interesting and very different approach #ecoleadership