Webinar: Innovation in Housing Advice in the UK Private Rented Sector

by Tom Simcock | Jun 8, 2021 | Events

Join CaCHE colleagues to discuss the latest report from their on-going programme of work on ‘Raising the Standards of the UK Private Rented Sector’

Webinar information

People living in the UK private rented sector face numerous challenges to accessing advice. Advice journeys are often protracted and complicated with problems escalating as primary needs remain unaddressed. The serious repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic suggests that advice is likely to play an increasingly important role in the prevention of homelessness.

This event provides an opportunity to discuss and learn more about our recent report entitled ‘Innovation in Housing Advice in the UK private rented sector‘. The report draws on case studies and qualitative interviews with advice providers and their clients.

Join Dr Jennifer Harris (Senior Researcher, CaCHE) and guest, Elizabeth O’Hara, (housing practitioner with a background in providing independent advice services to those in housing need) to explore examples of innovation in the provision of housing advice in the private rented sector and discuss recommendations for improving the provision of advice to meet the needs of different clients and to maximise the use of technology.

Event Programme

10:00-10:05 – Introductions from the Chair – Dr Gareth James, CaCHE

10:05-10:20 – Presentation of report by Dr Jennifer Harris, CaCHE

10:20-10:40 – Response from Elizabeth O’Hara , Housing Practitioner

10:40-11:00 – Q&A with audience

11:00 – CLOSE

Registration details

This event is being held on Zoom. To attend you need to register for the event on EventBrite, please click the button below to be taken to the EventBrite registration page.

Register for the webinar

Innovation in Housing Advice in the UK Private Rented Sector webinar will be held on Thursday 17th June, 10am to 11am GMT.

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By Tom Simcock

Dr Tom Simcock is a Research Fellow at Edge Hill University and Chair of Renting Evidence. He is an applied psychologist, with a keen interest in the application of psychological theory in housing, especially the intersection between housing and work. Tom's research on the private rented sector has focussed on regulatory reform, welfare reforms including Universal Credit, and short-term letting. Tom regularly provides input to policy makers, and recently gave evidence to the Welsh Parliament.

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