In Spring 2021 a one-day online conference was delivered in partnership the Pan-London Migrant Frontline Network, facilitated by Praxis, a leading migrant charity with a strong expertise in supporting those facing homelessness through immigration advice and bespoke housing solutions, and Homeless Link. 

The conference provided an overview of the current picture of migrant homelessness in England, immigration and asylum systems and the rights and entitlements of homeless migrants, as well as the effects of Covid-19 and Brexit. It showcased good practice by services and commissioners and share expertise from specialist migrant organisations and people with lived experience. Additionally, it offered practical advice and challenge on how the homelessness and migration sectors can better work together to achieve our shared goals. 

Recordings of the sessions are now available for Frontline Workers to watch and share. Select a session of interest from the list below or browse the full video playlist. 

1. Open plenary: The current picture of migrant homelessness
2. NRPF - What is it and why does it matter?
3. Migrant health and access to services
4. Sharing issues & solutions - Morning session
5. Modern-day slavery and homelessness
6. Brexit – what does it mean for migrant homelessness?
7. Challenges when commissioning of NRPF services – both immigration advice and housing
8. Accommodation solutions for people with NRPF & people leaving the asylum system
9. Data sharing and confidentiality – ensuring trust and safety in homelessness services
10. NRPF, homelessness and women and families
11. Building partnerships for quality commissioning: inclusive services for homeless migrants
12. Sharing issues & solutions - Afternoon session
13. Closing plenary: Panel discussion, looking to the future at positive solutions