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Spotlight on Death on the Streets

Spotlight on Death on the Streets

Spotlight on Death on the Streets

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Spotlight on Death on the Streets

Thursday, 26 September 2019
13:00 - 16:00


Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LS

This event looks at data collection, serious case reviews following a rough sleeper death, palliative care and how deaths may be prevented going forwards.This event is funded by London Councils - there is no charge to attend. Email the PLUS Project team to book your place: London.Plus@homelesslink.org.uk.

1.00 - Event registration and sandwich lunch

1.20 - Chair’s welcome

1.25 - Recording Deaths and Adult Safeguarding: Learning in Action - MHCLG and Serious Case Review – Expert Link TBC

1.45 - Dying Homeless Project – Summary of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism Research Findings, Collecting Stats and Data and Publishing Stories – Jess Turtle, Museum of Homelessness

2.00 - Palliative/End of Life Care for Homeless People - Dr Caroline Shulman, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Mary Kneafsey, PRHA

2.30 - Break and Networking

2.50 - Preventing Deaths Through Improved Healthcare for Homeless People – Suzy Solley, Groundswell

3.00 - Annual Service of Commemoration – Mark Brennan, Housing Justice

3.20 - Groupwork

4.20 - Event summary and event evaluation

4.30 - Event Close

Event booking: Places at this event are limited. If you are interested in attending please contact the London Plus team at London.Plus@homelesslink.org.uk

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