Better Together Event Brings Community Spirit to Life
The Better Together Community Expo, held last week at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle, showcased the power of community collaboration and support. Organised by Kineara, the event brought together local landlords, service providers, and individuals seeking advice on housing, education,.. →
Kineara Pilots Housing Advice Surgery at Surrey Square Primary School in Southwark to Tackle the Impact of Poor Housing on Education Outcomes
Southwark | November 23rd 2023
In a new initiative and in partnership with Surrey Square, Kineara is taking an active stance in helping parents with housing issues that are impacting the lives of its students and their families. With approximately 30% of Surrey Square School’s pupils residing.. →
Challenges Being Faced by Newly Processed Refugees Trying To Find Housing in London
London | November 10th 2023
London has long been a destination for people seeking refuge from their war-torn or unstable home countries. However, the road to safety and stability for asylum seekers in the UK’s capital is far from smooth, as our housing team are seeing first hand. In this.. →
Maria Morgan addresses Healthy City Design Congress, advocating for building and sustaining better urban health through safe, secure housing
London | October 17th 2023
Kineara’s founder, Maria Morgan, last night delivered a compelling keynote talk at the recent Healthy City Design International Congress, emphasising the critical need housing and health equity in our communities. The event, sponsored by Kineara’s partner Impact.. →
Empowering Collaboration in the Private Rented Sector: Kineara hosts event to discuss the highs and lows of renting in London and bust myths about landlords and tenants
Southwark | September 20th, 2023
We were thrilled to host an insightful event at The Bridge in Southwark, London, bringing together an inspiring mix of landlords, support workers, and other council stakeholders from the Private Rented Sector. The event aimed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing,.. →
Secretary of State Gives Green Light to One of the Nation’s Largest Landlord Licensing Schemes
Southwark | July 27th, 2023
Southwark Council has received approval from the Secretary of State to implement one of the country’s most extensive private landlord licensing schemes, signalling improved support for private renters.This new scheme follows the introduction of two previous.. →
London Housing Panel, Chaired by Kineara, Demands Urgent Action on Homelessness Crisis
London’s homelessness crisis has reached an alarming peak, with recent statistics revealing an exceptional number of households living in temporary accommodation since 2005. Amid this pressing situation, the London Housing Panel, in collaboration with London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing.. →
Tiyon Nettles, speaks about her experience on a work placement with Kineara
As part of her Masters Degree with Middlesex University, Tiyon was required to undertake two work placements within the field of social work. Her first role brought her to Kineara, where she has recently completed a 70-day placement.
“I needed to find a placement that would allow me to gain.. →
The Renters Reform Bill – Our hopes for improved mental health outcomes and tenant / landlord relationships
London | May 23rd, 2023
Like many other organisations in the sector, we are really pleased to see the Government has finally published its Renters Reform Bill – some four years and thousands of no-fault evictions after it was first promised in 2019. For both renters and landlords alike, the.. →
Vicarious Trauma: Potential mental health impacts on those engaging with people in distress
The British Medical Association (BMA) defines Vicarious Trauma as ‘a process of change resulting from empathetic engagement with trauma survivors.’ Typically, people in roles such as therapists, health care workers, and other support workers may experience vicarious trauma.
By regularly.. →