HAPPI Hour - Why Warm Spaces Matter
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The views shared in this webinar do not necessarily reflect the views of the Housing LIN.
You can also download the chat report here (opens new window).
The Housing LIN's evaluation of Clarion Futures' Warm Spaces Programme and the accompanying brochure are availalbe here.
The views shared in this webinar do not necessarily reflect the views of the Housing LIN.
You can also download the chat report here (opens new window).
The Housing LIN's evaluation of Clarion Futures' Warm Spaces Programme and the accompanying brochure are availalbe here.
Feedback
- An informative and well-paced event.
- Very useful - an excellent example of what can be done.
- Interesting and informative. Fantastic to hear how outcomes are measured and the positive difference this work makes.
- An informative and well-paced event.
- Very useful - an excellent example of what can be done.
- Interesting and informative. Fantastic to hear how outcomes are measured and the positive difference this work makes.
Overview
With NHS services experiencing significant winter pressures, this timely HAPPI Hour webinar explores the effectiveness of Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces as a tool to support the mental, physical and financial health of Clarion Housing residents and their surrounding communities.
In England, concerns around the increasing costs of living and heating during winter 2022/23 saw the emergence of local interventions to establish Warm Spaces in existing community centres. Furthermore, BRE research (opens new window) has identified that tackling cold homes would save the NHS £540m. And, with the recent freezing conditions in the UK, NHS England report that not only is there a risk to older and vulnerable people’s lives, but it places additional ‘winter pressures’ on NHS services with extra demand on already stretched GPs, hospitals and emergency services.
In 2022, Clarion Futures, the charitable branch of Clarion Housing, provided dedicated funding to establish Warm Spaces in centres in or close to Clarion homes, but that could be both Clarion Housing and non-Clarion Housing owned.
Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces aim to bring people together, usually over a bowl of soup or a cup of tea. They provide a range of services and signpost to sources of advice and support on issues such as housing, health, education, money management, benefits, digital skills and access to foodbanks.
In 2023, Clarion Futures received funding from the Rothesay Foundation to deliver an extended Warm Space programme, which included the distribution of Warm Packs, essential items to support people to keep warm and save money over the winter months.
This HAPPI Hour webinar hears from those directly involved and impacted by the programme as well as exploring Housing LIN's 2024 evaluation of the Warm Space programme and its impact on local communities. The day also saw the Iaunch of the evaluation report and accompanying brochure, and put the spotlight on a Clarion project where a range of warm interventions are making a significant impact.
With NHS services experiencing significant winter pressures, this timely HAPPI Hour webinar explores the effectiveness of Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces as a tool to support the mental, physical and financial health of Clarion Housing residents and their surrounding communities.
In England, concerns around the increasing costs of living and heating during winter 2022/23 saw the emergence of local interventions to establish Warm Spaces in existing community centres. Furthermore, BRE research (opens new window) has identified that tackling cold homes would save the NHS £540m. And, with the recent freezing conditions in the UK, NHS England report that not only is there a risk to older and vulnerable people’s lives, but it places additional ‘winter pressures’ on NHS services with extra demand on already stretched GPs, hospitals and emergency services.
In 2022, Clarion Futures, the charitable branch of Clarion Housing, provided dedicated funding to establish Warm Spaces in centres in or close to Clarion homes, but that could be both Clarion Housing and non-Clarion Housing owned.
Clarion Futures’ Warm Spaces aim to bring people together, usually over a bowl of soup or a cup of tea. They provide a range of services and signpost to sources of advice and support on issues such as housing, health, education, money management, benefits, digital skills and access to foodbanks.
In 2023, Clarion Futures received funding from the Rothesay Foundation to deliver an extended Warm Space programme, which included the distribution of Warm Packs, essential items to support people to keep warm and save money over the winter months.
This HAPPI Hour webinar hears from those directly involved and impacted by the programme as well as exploring Housing LIN's 2024 evaluation of the Warm Space programme and its impact on local communities. The day also saw the Iaunch of the evaluation report and accompanying brochure, and put the spotlight on a Clarion project where a range of warm interventions are making a significant impact.
Agenda
- 16:00 – Welcome and Housekeeping
Sally Taylor-Ridgway, Communications and Membership Officer, Housing LIN
- 16:05 – Chair's Opening Remarks
Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- 16:10 – Clarion Futures' Approach to Wellbeing Spaces: Why It Matters and How Others Can Implement It
Clare Rennison, Communities Manager (Community Assets & Placemaking), Clarion Futures Communities
- 16:20 – Creating Impact: A Warm Space Partner's 'Good News Story' of Community Support
Sam Kirkby, Warm Spaces Programme Lead, Sutton Centre in Bradford
- 16:30 – Housing LIN’s Evaluation of the Warm Spaces Programme: Key Findings
Hannah Wix, Research Officer, Housing LIN
- 16:40 – Audience Q&A
- 17:00 – Event close
Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- 16:00 – Welcome and Housekeeping
Sally Taylor-Ridgway, Communications and Membership Officer, Housing LIN
- 16:05 – Chair's Opening Remarks
Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- 16:10 – Clarion Futures' Approach to Wellbeing Spaces: Why It Matters and How Others Can Implement It
Clare Rennison, Communities Manager (Community Assets & Placemaking), Clarion Futures Communities
- 16:20 – Creating Impact: A Warm Space Partner's 'Good News Story' of Community Support
Sam Kirkby, Warm Spaces Programme Lead, Sutton Centre in Bradford
- 16:30 – Housing LIN’s Evaluation of the Warm Spaces Programme: Key Findings
Hannah Wix, Research Officer, Housing LIN
- 16:40 – Audience Q&A
- 17:00 – Event close
Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager and Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
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At our popular events, you will:
- Watch and discover new extra care housing developments to find out about the design, development and operational management arrangements so that you can explore solutions that can transform your ‘offer’;
- Listen to the latest practice, research, new funding initiatives, innovative products or projects so that you have the insight and intelligence required to improve your service delivery; and
- Learn about the current sector issues so that you are up-to-date and better positioned to respond to the latest policy and innovative operational developments.
Join our HAPPI Hours to network with us and to test out your ideas or share your experiences with industry experts and fellow Housing LIN members in a relaxed atmosphere.
Stay connected on social media using #HAPPIHour.
All HAPPI Hour webinars are FREE on a first come, first serve basis. Create your account or log in to avoid any disappointment.
