Showcasing event: Delivering for vulnerable people in our communities conference

Held on 8 October 2009 in York and 14 October 2009 in London this major conference considered how investing in housing related support can help you achieve a positive Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA), value for money, and positive outcomes for communities and individuals.

The keynote address was delivered by Lord McKenzie, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at CLG and DWP, with responsibility for housing support and care. 

The conference was organised by Sitra in a unique partnership with CLG, CIH, NHF and ADASS. 

Speaker presentations

Speaker biographies - York (pdf)

Speaker biographies - London (pdf)

Supporting People review 2009 report 

Afternoon panel session with Ann Watt, SEU and Sean McLoughlin, LB Islington, chaired by Mark Easton, Home Affairs Editor, BBC

Feedback from delegates

"Very, very good event , most useful. Workshops were relevant and informative, great opportunity for networking 0 the most relevant conference I have attended for a long time." (Delegate, York event)

"An informative day and was good to see some providers running workshops." (Delegate, York event)

A delegate poses a question to the panel