Printable pledges and actions
Printable Pledges and Actions
Use these example pledges and actions to help participants think about their own organisation.
Example pledges
- We will recognise our role in reducing homelessness.
- Affordable and suitable accommodation is made available.
- GPs in my area will accept people with no fixed abode into their practice.
- Those experiencing homelessness in any form will report improved communication and availability of information that is important to them.
- We will connect with service user groups and make use of their skills and expertise.
- Local hospitals and mental health institutions will alter their discharge processes to account for those without anywhere suitable to live.
- Accommodation is considered as part of prison release, and prisons will not release prisoners without anywhere suitable to live.
- Those that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless will receive all of the support, benefits and services they are legally entitled to.
- Our staff will understand our role in homelessness and the impact we can have. 10 There will be an increase of people with experience of homelessness employed within our organisation
Example actions
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We will review our processes to ensure we are accessible to all.
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We will review the language used in our communication material to ensure it is easily understood and located where it can be seen.
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We will review our activity within crisis care and consider how it can be utilised before the crisis even happens.
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We will identify organisations that we can collaborate with to help prevent and relieve homelessness.
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We will link in with family services to ensure we are involved with early intervention.
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We will create a catalogue of client case studies to help us identify further opportunities for improvement.
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We will review our actions and evaluate their impact.
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We will take ownership of the collaboration process and ensure we drive continuous improvement following these discussions.
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We will ensure our own staff are aware of housing services.