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This event is comprised of two parts, intended to give you an overview of adaptations you can use in your clinical practice for working with clients experiencing multiple disadvantage. Individuals experiencing homelessness often present with multiple difficulties, such as complex trauma, substance use, brain injury, and social exclusion and thus may require adaptations to engage with, or access, statutory services.

The first part of the event showcases the 2023 practice-based guidelines for working in psychologically- and trauma-informed ways with individuals experiencing homelessness. The second part of the event highlights the importance of assessing for cognitive difficulties in this client group, as more than half of individuals who are homeless have a known brain injury. By attending, we hope to leave you with food for thought about the systemic barriers that impact people’s access to the care they need, and ask you to consider the ways we can advocate for inclusive practice to address unmet needs. We will hold space at the end of the event for reflection, questions, and lively discussion.

Programme:

Our Presenters:

Dr Jessica Barton
Jess is a senior clinical psychologist working within the Psychology in Hostels (PiH) team, an NHS service operating in partnership with the Homelessness Sector in London. Jess has been supporting the development of the Homeless Neuropsychology Pathway (HNP) within the PiH team, which aims to support clients who fall through the gaps in statutory neurological rehabilitation services due to their multiple presenting needs. Jess’ enthusiasm for the sector is informed by a clinical interest in neuropsychology and a research interest in substance misuse. Jess is also an associate lecturer at Worcester University, where she supports students to gain core therapeutic skills. Across both roles, Jess is passionate about providing training experiences for staff and students who are interested in developing psychologically informed ways of working.

Dr Lily Krause
Lily is a clinical psychologist working in the Psychology in Hostels Team, a team within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to help bring psychological ways of working into hostels and the homelessness sector more widely in Lambeth and Westminister. Lily is the operational lead of setting up a pathway in Westminster for individuals experiencing homelessness and a suspected or diagnosed brain injury/neurodegenerative condition. The service aims to help break down barriers for clients and help them to access mainstream provision.

Dr Anna Tickle
Anna is a consultant clinical psychologist working for Framework, a third sector organisation providing homelessness and substance use services in the East Midlands. Anna is also Senior Research Tutor on the Trent Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme, where she supervises research focused on those facing severe and multiple disadvantage. In both roles, Anna has an interest in developing practice-based evidence to improve provision for people often marginalised from psychological services and research.

Dr Jennifer Wells
Based in Birmingham, Jen currently works in adult neurorehabilitation across both inpatient and community services. Developing practice-based guidelines for psychologists working with persons experiencing homelessness combines two of Jen’s interests: exploring ways to improve provision for those who may struggle to access services, and promoting the value of clinical psychology in supporting research, service development and delivery. Jen also works privately supporting adult clients experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.