Rough Sleeping Conference 2023
Tracey Dwamenah-Barnett Hayley Speed

Young and LGBTQ+ Rough Sleeping - invisible communities (Walbrooke Suite)

A Talk by Tracey Dwamenah-Barnett and Hayley Speed

About this Talk

akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

This session will provide:

  • a look at prevalence and scale of LGBTQ+ rough sleeping and how that is affected by intersectionality 
  • a better understanding of the needs of the LGBTQ+ community and their engagement with homelessness services
  • anpportunity to learn about best practise and how that can be applied to your roles.
In-person

About The Speakers

Tracey Dwamenah-Barnett

Tracey Dwamenah-Barnett

London Services Manager, akt

London Services Manager for akt, Tracey and her team support lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment, through case and advocacy work.

Hayley Speed

Hayley Speed

Assistant Director, akt

Assistant Director of akt, the national LGBTQ+ homelessness charity, with over 20 years experience in the VCSE sector primarily working with rough sleepers and sex work communities

Location

America Square Conference Centre

17 One Crosswall, America Square, London