Frontline Network Wales
Frontline Network Wales
The Frontline Network Wales has been facilitated by Cymorth Cymru since 2020.
The Network has hosted regular online meetings across Wales, listening to the views of frontline staff on different topics. The focus of these events has ranged from discussing changes to the work environment as COVID restrictions eased to asking how recruitment and retention in the sector can be improved.
Emerging reports and recommendations have subsequently been shared with government, commissioners and services. For example frontline workers’ insights have fed directly into the Welsh Government’s new task and finish groups set up to develop a workforce training, development and recognition framework for the sector. At times, Members of the Senedd have also joined Network events, for example to explore priorities for the government’s upcoming term.
“Frontline Network Wales participants have genuinely influenced policy this year - gaining recognition and securing support for themselves and their peers.” - Katie Dalton, Director of Cymorth Cymru
Frontline Network Wales facilitates quarterly events, which provide a regular opportunity to bring together frontline workers throughout Wales to network, share expertise, and experience, and link to decision makers.
Cymorth Cymru is the representative body for providers of homelessness, housing and support services in Wales.
Find out more about Frontline Network Wales and how to get involved.
You can also join the mailing list to receive updates here.
Cymorth Events
Frontline homelessness workers influence action in Wales - 20 September 2023
Frontline homelessness workers influence action in Wales
In Wales, the Ending Homelessness National Advisory Board has recently published its Annual Report, which reflects on the progress made against the Welsh Government’s Ending Homelessness Action Plan.
How public services can prevent and respond to homelessness in Wales - 8 June 2023
How public services can prevent and respond to homelessness in Wales
A new report from Frontline Network Wales discusses how public services can prevent and respond to homelessness.
White Paper on Ending Homelessness in Wales
The Welsh Government has recently consulted on a White Paper for new homelessness legislation in Wales. The expertise from frontline workers in Wales has shaped a large proportion of the panel recommendations which were then taken on by the Welsh Government.
In December Cymorth Cymru held a round of Frontline Network Wales meet-ups, where we delivered a presentation on the White Paper and gathered feedback from frontline workers. In January we submitted a response to the White Paper from the Frontline Network Wales. Please see here for the White Paper on Ending Homelessness in Wales.