South Yorkshire Frontline Network
South Yorkshire Frontline Network
The South Yorkshire Frontline Network has been facilitated by Depaul UK since 2022, prior to this it was facilitated by Target Housing.
The network continues to bring together frontline staff working in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley; to network, share experience and link their voices to decision makers. Event themes are informed by members of the South Yorkshire Frontline Network and each event has a balance of facilitation and participation, with time for speakers and training, followed by time for networking.
This year the Network has reached new frontline workers across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley. Staff from a wide range of organisations and roles have been invited to get involved, including those working outside of traditional homelessness agencies but who still support people experiencing homelessness and who have housing insecurity.
Some of the words frontline staff chose to describe a recent Network meeting included: “friendly”, “reassuring”, “knowledgeable”, “supportive”, “hopeful” and “positive”.
“As a strong and vibrant community of interest there is a will and an energy and through this we can influence and effect change.” - Janet Kent, Network facilitator
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The South Yorkshire Frontline Network was relaunched on 7th February 2022 with Depaul UK as the facilitating Partner. Previously, between 2016-2020, the Local Network was facilitated by Target Housing. This guest blog from Network Coordinator Janet Kent shares an insight into activities since this relaunch and how they are supporting frontline staff in South Yorkshire.