Going Beyond: Homeless Link Practice Podcast

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Homelessness

In this episode of the Going Beyond Podcast, we speak to Seb Barker, Co-Founder and COO of Beam, and Neal McArdle, Head of Learning and Training Services at Providence Row Charity. We speak about Beam’s Magic Notes tool for social workers,  and discuss how Providence Row are implementing the use of AI tools for all staff, to reduce burnout, and work more efficiently.  

Specialist care homes for people experiencing homelessness

In this episode, we speak to Ellie McNeil, Ish Camp and Alex Dean about their specialist care home services for people experiencing homelessness and how these differ from mainstream care provision. We discuss the challenges of this service model and share the positive outcomes for individuals supported by their services.  

Season 7 Episode 3: Best practice for LGBTQ+ support

In Episode 3, we speak to Alex Duffy, Training Lead at Stonewall Housing. We discuss good practice in how mainstream homelessness services can be more inclusive and cater to the needs of LGBTQ+ people. 

Season 7 Episode 2: Challenges LGBTQ+ people face in accessing support

In Episode 2, we speak to Thai O’Reilly, Senior Practitioner for the Advice and Advocacy team at Stonewall Housing. We speak about and raise awareness of the multiple barriers that LGBTQ+ people face in accessing supporting from mainstream homelessness services. 

Season 7 Episode 1: Understanding LGBTQ+ Homelessness

Content warning: In this episode, there may be some language that people find offensive.
In Episode 1, we speak to Steven McIntyre, CEO of Stonewall Housing. We discuss the reasons behind why LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by homelessness, including underlying causes and catalyst events. 

Season 6 Episode 3: Social enterprises: challenging stigma and sharing stories​

In this episode, we speak to Darren Murinas, Founder and CEO of Expert Citizens, and Christy Acton, Founder and CEO of Standing Tall. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how we can share the stories of people with lived experience in a safe and ethical way.

Season 6 Episode 2: Social enterprises: support for participants

In Episode 2, we speak to Dan Northover, CEO of the charity ‘Handcrafted’ and Michelle Langan, CEO of the charity 'Paper Cup Project'. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how they effectively support people who are experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage.

Season 6 Episode 1: Social enterprises: models of working with participants

In Episode 1, we speak to Jordan from Arc Inspire and Tim from HomeLess Made. We speak about their models of social enterprise and how they work with participants, including how they manage tensions, and transitions into paid employment.

Season 5 Episode 5: Improving access to support for women

In Episode 5, we speak to Helen Emmings from the Nelson Trust and Nicky Pearson from Medway Council. We speak about the barriers women experiencing homelessness face in accessing support in the sector, and discuss best practice for ensuring services are gender-informed.

Season 5 Episode 4: Accessing and maintaining supported accommodation

In Episode 4, we speak to Alex Laing and Cal Distin from Oasis Community Housing, alongisde Cynthia, ex-resident at one of their accommodation projects. We speak about the barriers people experiencing homelessness face in accessing supported accommodation, and the ways services can support individuals to maintain, feel safe, and thrive in their accommodation.