1	Safe as Houses- a providers perspective Liam Walsh Sarah Hiley Single Homeless Project
2	About SHP
3	About Kings Cross Projects Working with people with Substance issues Chaotic, hard to engage client group Challenging behaviour Creative and flexible approaches Clear drugs policy Targeted referral sources Active part in the wider agenda
4	Ethos and Framework A belief that all individuals have a right to quality services that meet their needs. A positive attitude to housing people with high need and challenging behaviours A willingness to work with residents towards gaining greater control both of their drug use and other aspects of their lives. A wish to actively assist residents to reduce the harm associated with chaotic and destructive drug use both on themselves and others
5	How we work Individual key work for each client Up to date and regularly reviewed Support plans and Risk assessments Support plans client focused and client led Informal approaches v’s formal approach Holistic approach Joint working with other agencies User involvement consultation on the ground
6	Dilemmas Visitors Activities to fund habit ( eg Begging, burglary and sex working) Source of money for personal service charges How to keep everyone happy Bullying and intimidation Slow rate of change- hard to know where to begin
7	Challenges- the practical side Staffing issues Poly- drug use services/joint working Funding Community responsibility Avoiding eviction
8	Solutions Staffing issues Competency based framework Training and development Terms and conditions Creative approaches to recruitment Poly- drug use services/joint working Pilot schemes/ setting up protocols Putting problems on the agenda
9	Solutions Cont.. Funding Making the case of the cost of not providing this service Looking for alternative funding sources Community responsibility Have to be involved in local strategies and initiatives Attend Local forums How to avoid eviction Flexible solutions for dealing with difficult behaviour
10	Taking it forward Our views Need for service Not be afraid of drugs Build from today Let’s all do it