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80% of the households we support are living with financial hardship.
Some people cannot afford their heating and electric bills or Council Tax and find themselves in debt and arrears. Others, over a third of households, have used emergency food vouchers and local food banks in the last year,.. →
Covid renters support project ends a successful first year
The Covid Private Renters Project aims to tackle rising housing insecurity and evictions of renters in the private sector. Using wraparound, holistic support that has been the hallmark of Kineara’s services, the project aimed to provide advice and support to low-income renters facing a threat of.. →
Back to school: Supporting pupil wellbeing online
Almost two years in, you’ve seen how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted your school, pupils, and families. In addition to delivering education support such as pupil counselling, Kineara is undertaking a research project in collaboration with TeacherTapp to identify and explore the needs and challenges.. →
Practitioner Insights: Five ways to ease loneliness and disconnection
What is the difference between feeling lonely and being alone? When you feel alone – even around other people – you may be feeling disconnected. Perhaps your needs are not being met, you are not connecting with people on a meaningful level, or you are going through hidden challenges or.. →
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.. →
How holistic tenancy support for renters with complex needs is helping to transform lives
Working with the most vulnerable Southern Housing Group customers, Reframe is a holistic support programme for tenants at risk of losing their tenancy, particularly due to high rent arrears or anti-social behaviour. We provide essential support for tenants going through major challenges,.. →
Covid-19 and Education: A list of helpful links and resources for parents, families, and school 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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