Going Beyond: Homeless Link Practice Podcast

Season 3 Episode 4: Self-neglect & Homelessness

In Episode 4, we talk to Barney Wells and Rachel Brown from EASL (Enabling Assessments Service London). We discuss the reasons behind why someone might self-neglect and think about how and when frontline workers should intervene. 

Season 3 Episode 3: Understanding Hoarding​

In Episode 3, we talk to Hannah & Fraser from P3 charity who work in their hoarding teams. We discuss the reasons why someone might hoard and talk about the most effective ways frontline staff can support these individuals. 

Season 3 Episode 2: Physical Health & Homelessness

In Episode 2, we speak to Taylor from Single Homeless Project along with Oscar & Jan from Groundswell. We talk about the barriers people experiencing homelessness face in accessing physical health care and think about how frontline workers can approach conversations about health. 

Season 3 Episode 1: Dual Diagnosis & Homelessness

In Episode 1 of Season 3, we speak to Adam Clayton & Dr Michelle Hacking from Greater Manchester NHS Mental Health Trust. We talk about the link between homelessness and co-occurring conditions & discuss what good practice looks like.

Season 2 Episode 7: Reflections on Series 2

In the final episode of Series 2, we speak with Alex, Viv, Lauren & Vicky from the National Practice Development Team at Homeless Link. We use this episode to reflect on the series as a whole, discuss the key messages and talk about anything which resonated with us. 

Season 2 Episode 6: The Importance of Reflective Practice

In Episode 6, we speak with Nick Karr, registered psychotherapist and reflective practice facilitator. We are also joined by Neal McArdle, Head of Learning & Training at Providence Row. We discuss the importance of reflective practice and talk about practical ways of embedding it within every day working life. 

Season 2 Episode 5: Critical Incident Debriefing

In Episode 5, we speak with Dr Emma Williamson, consultant clinical psychologist, and clinical lead at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Psychology in Hostels project. We discuss why it is so important to allow time to debrief after an incident, and go through different models of critical incident debriefing. 

Season 2 Episode 4: Understanding vicarious trauma

In Episode 4, we speak with Dr Aliénor (Lili) Lemieux-Cumberlege, Clinical Psychologist working across two community mental health teams in Edinburgh.  We discuss the differences between vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress and burnout and the impact these can have on frontline staff. We talk about resilience and discuss what organisations can do to support staff.

Season 2 Episode 3: Personal & Professional Boundaries at Work

In Episode 3, we talk to Ben Neal, independent organisational consultant and coach. We discuss why people come to work in the homelessness sector and how this plays out in the way they deliver their work, looking at how our boundaries can often be pushed.

Season 2 Episode 2: Mindfulness & Stress

In Episode 2, we hear from Andy Phee, mindfulness practitioner and teacher at Oxford University’s Mindfulness Centre. We discuss what mindfulness is, go through some simple grounding exercises and talk about how we can use mindfulness to unpack stress in daily life.