1. HOUSING FIRST GLASGOW Welcome

2. Welcome and Introduction Martin Cawley, Turning Point Scotland

3. So why have an event like today? Share learning and experience Frustrations that issues are often dealt with ‘in silos’ Lost potential of synergies in multi-agency, trans- disciplinary approaches if we don’t Adopting a ‘whole systems’ approach in learning, planning and practice encourages whole systems thinking Highlight the effectiveness of working with shared goals and objectives in an inclusive way Achieve better outcomes and increased return on the investment

4. Is it all about poverty? Financial poverty Poverty of participation Poverty of power and influence Poverty of freedom, opportunities & choice Poverty of status Poverty of ‘belonging’ Poverty of social relations

5. As a result of all this! There can be a Poverty of expectation Amongst people who use services and others in society Let’s try to avoid inevitability and fatalism Transforming expectations is critical to achieving and embedding change, person centeredness and recovery

6. Peer Support Worker Helps instil hope into practice Supports the notion of social wellness Helps build the knowledge and responsibility to self manage Promotes a positive lifestyle as route to recovery Means taking more risks Encourages greater support

7. Housing First…What Next? Prevention must be an integral strategy Increase opportunities to employment, education and meaningful activity Promote social community connections Celebrate successes

8. What type of behaviours are needed to respond? Be agile and flexible and embrace uncertainty Innovate and continue to change organically Challenge our/your own assumptions Test creative ideas and accept risk Prove what we do makes a difference Establish strong external/connecting relationships