NIHR HDRC Coventry's second Ideas Exchange on Health and Homelessness  

Andy Burnham has called for housing, health and wider public services to work more closely together to tackle the significant health inequalities experienced by people who are homeless, recognising that poor health can both contribute to and be exacerbated by homelessness. A more integrated approach between homelessness services and health partners is therefore essential to improving outcomes and preventing repeat homelessness.  

Coventry has made real progress on understanding health inequalities for those experiencing homelessness. But the next challenge is how we evidence impact, learn what works, and ensure homelessness is recognised as a health system issue, not just a housing issue.  

Our work has already identified key Areas of Research Interest (ARI) and we are now looking to work with the wider research community to further develop these and take forward the research agenda. 

NIHR HDRC Coventry invites you to attend Ideas Exchange on Health and Homelessness that will shape the next phase of health and homelessness research, focusing on:  

1. Effective pathways and partnership working  
2. Early intervention and prevention  
3. Improving data linkages  
4. Co-existing conditions, including mental health and substance misuse 

This workshop is part of an ongoing series, and this will be the second time we meet. Would you like to find out more about the first workshop, which focused on the exchange of ideas on digital inclusion? Gain an insight. 

Key information  

• Date and time are Tuesday, 8 December, 1pm to 4pm 

• The location is Techno Centre, Coventry University Technology Park, Puma Way, Coventry CV1 2TT.

• Register by Wednesday, 2 December.

• Light refreshments, such as beverages and cake/biscuits will be provided. 

• Parking is free on-site. 

• To make you aware, we will also have photos and potentially video recordings taken during the event, if you wish to not be included, please let us know. 

• Contact: CoventryHDRC@Coventry.gov.uk for queries and questions.

Who should attend  

This workshop is designed for people who are actively shaping, delivering, commissioning or evidencing change, including: 

• Academic researchers with interests in public health, inequalities, inclusion health, hidden populations, mental health, housing.  

• Coventry City Council officers working in areas where homelessness impacts (e.g. public health, adult social care, children and young people, education, employability, policy and commissioning, as well as housing)  

• Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations working with and supporting people experiencing homelessness  

• NHS partners involved in population health, prevention or service design  

• Community voices 

The session will be most valuable for those who:  

• Influence or inform decisions  

• Want stronger links between research, practice and system change 

Please share this opportunity with your network.