4.4 Stakeholder workshop An online stakeholder feedback workshop took place on Tuesday 25th May 2021. The aim was to gain input from a wider range of stakeholders on preliminary findings, to help to co-produce recommendations for a future Stoke-on-Trent Housing First model. The event was attended by 21 individuals, representing six organisations from local authority, third sector, and the academia. We were unable to secure attendance from partners in the NHS, health or social care, nor from the Police/criminal justice system (but had 1 interview with a stakeholder from probation). We first presented preliminary findings for discussion. The second part of the workshop involved small group discussions to consider recommendations, based on the following key questions identified during data analysis: 1) Can Housing First customers build a relationship with the service, rather than individuals? How? 2) What structured support or training might be useful for staff and peer mentors/volunteers? 3) How can the portfolio of properties be developed? 4) How to secure “buy in” from a wider range of partners? E.g., providers, funders, other services For each, we need to understand -
What needs to happen?
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Who needs to be involved?
The notes of each group’s discussions are available in Appendix 1. The contributions of stakeholders at the workshop were used to further shape the recommendations set out in the next section and we are grateful to all those involved for their input.
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