In light of the recent Meeting the Housing Challenge: Building a consensus for action detailing the overarching principles of the forthcoming Welsh Housing Bill and the current consultation on the Social Services Bill Wales, Cymorth Cymru has been working with Welsh Government officials to provide organisations working with vulnerable people the opportunity to consider both Bills together and help shape these important pieces of legislation. The day will provide a mixture of presentations and discussion on key elements of both Bills, giving you the opportunity to debate the Welsh Government’s proposals to ensure that we maximise the impact of both pieces of legislation.

Programme items include:

· Overview of the Housing Bill

· Overview of the Social Services Bill

· Overview of the proposed interim arrangements to take forward the new SP Programme

· Opportunities from the Housing Bill and the Social Services Bill to make services more citizen directed

· Initial thoughts from the Sector: Cymorth Cymru, Shelter Cymru, CHC and local government

Cymorth expects the new Housing Bill to include recommendations around homelessness and tenure which will be relevant to all Cymorth members. They also need to consider in what ways the Housing Bill and Social Services Bill together can help ensure all people have better access to a home and the support/care they need to build the life they aspire to. The programme will also explore the opportunities presented by both the Housing Bill and the Social Services Bill to make services more citizen directed.

In addition, they will also use this event to consult with members on the Proposed Interim Arrangements to take Forward the new SP Programme. As a result of the responses to the previous SP consultation, the Welsh Government has issued a short consultation on Chapter 2 of the Supporting People Guidance which will feature as part of the programme for this consultation event. 

This event is FREE to Cymorth Cymru members (a £50 no-show fee will apply if you book a space and do not attend) or £50 + VAT to non-members. Spaces are limited.