COVID 19, housing and health
At Kineara, it is important to us to identify and support with housing concerns for any of the families or individuals we work with. As well as developing housing interventions that aim to prevent eviction, address financial hardship caused by housing costs, or settle into long term, stable.. →
Practitioner Insights: Back to school after the coronavirus lockdown – Tips for parents and carers
The transition back to school will undoubtedly be challenging for pupils and their families – from difficult experiences at home to re-adjusting to their normal routines. Drawing on the experience of our Education lead practitioner Gail McNelly, this post explores practical tips for parents, carers,.. →
Practitioner Insights: Back to school after the coronavirus lockdown – Tips for schools and educators
As schools reopen their doors in the coming weeks, the transition will of course be challenging for everyone involved. Drawing on the experience of our Education lead practitioner Gail McNelly, this post focuses on how we can begin to identify and respond to these heightened challenges, namely safeguarding,.. →
Putting racial equity on our agenda
June 2020
In the last few weeks, the disproportionate effects of Covid-19 on BME people, the Government’s pandemic responses, and police brutality in Black communities the US and the UK have brought the impacts of racial inequality back into full public view.
As a non-profit working.. →
Supporting the recovery of our communities
As the impacts of Covid-19 and the lockdowns on our communities are becoming clearer, the inequality in society has been laid bare.
For us and many other organisations working with ‘vulnerable’ people, the reality of life at the sharp end of that inequality has always been acutely challenging,.. →
Practitioner insights: 6 ways to support autistic children during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is unlike anything most of us have had to deal with. With schools closed, routines and support services disrupted, and increasing concerns all round, it’s easy for us to feel like we’ve lost control. As Kineara’s practitioners continue to provide school-home services.. →
Relief and support during Covid-19: A list of links and resources
We’ve put together a list of webpages and resources where people can find up-to-date information and support while the UK is tackling the Coronavirus crisis. In particular, these links are for those people who may be living in precarious situations, facing financial hardship, housing insecurity,.. →
Kineara’s response to coronavirus closures
23 March 2020
Last week the UK Government made the decision to shut down schools as the country continues to address the coronavirus spread throughout the UK. This was in addition to several other Government measures to increase social distancing and offer some relief to people.. →
International Women’s Day Special: Get to know us!
On International Women’s Day, we sat down with the Kineara team to look at the progress on gender equality, some of the challenges facing young women today, and what this year’s #EachforEqual theme means to us. As a team of diverse women with different backgrounds, specialities and passions, we’re.. →
GPS, snack bars and fully charged phone: A practitioner’s survival guide
In the busy, complex and varied world of family support, our practitioners have to be prepared for anything. Here is our ultimate guide for surviving a day in the life of a Kineara practitioner.
Properly functioning GPS, and plenty of data
Ever had that sinking feeling when.. →