A focus group: Life and debt in temporary accommodation
We hear from people we’ve supported on their experiences of temporary accommodation and what councils and support services can do better.
There are currently over 250,000 people living in temporary accommodation across the UK, a figure which jumped by 6000 in the first three months.. →
Practitioner Insights: Reflecting on the ‘Stress, Vicarious Trauma and Managing Wellbeing’ training by Homeless Link
Being a listening ear for people is a privileged position but it can also be exhausting and can even lead to vicarious trauma. Our practitioner James shares his reflections about the impact of vicarious trauma, the importance of resilience, and other “difficult to hear” realities. Whether you.. →
Practitioner Insights: Stress Awareness Month
To support others effectively you must take action each day for your own physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. We started #StressAwarenessMonth with our Wellbeing Team Meeting, sharing small and meaningful things that we can do everyday to help us during this uncertain time. We decided.. →
Practitioner Insights: Teaching your pupils during the pandemic
Over the last year, you’ve seen how challenging teaching during the pandemic has been. Kineara’s holistic approaches to school and home life can provide you with some helpful tips and tricks to support your pupils’ learning and wellbeing, as well as your own. Use these learnings to build.. →
Covid-19 and Education: A list of helpful links and resources for parents, families, and education staff
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed schooling and the world of education as we know it. Given the challenges for families and education staff alike, we’ve put together a list of links and resources where you can find up-to-date information and support. In particular, these links cover:
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Developing our education support post-Covid
We are developing an exciting addition to our education support which will include a package of online support and training for schools, to help school adapt their support services to the post-Covid world. To help us develop this, we want to know about your experience of educational support.. →
New Covid eviction prevention project for Southwark residents gets underway
PRESS RELEASE
November 2020
Our new programme will provide essential intensive support to renters in the private sector who are threatened with eviction
We’re excited to announce a new Covid Private Renters Project for tenants in Southwark, delivering our intensive 10-week intervention.. →
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,.. →