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News, sector commentary and course launches from aneemo.
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BlogsA National Plan to End Homelessness: What Autumn 2026 Really Means for Local Authorities
Local authorities face new Action Plan deadlines this autumn. Here's what the National Outcomes Framework means for homelessness teams and their training.
1 September 2026 -
BlogsHousing Associations and Homelessness: The Quiet Backbone of the System
How housing associations are tackling homelessness with £39bn in new government funding, trauma-informed practice, and free CPD training from aneemo.
3 August 2026 · Lucy Brown -
Media and socialsThe Magpie Project: Supporting Homeless Families with Compassion
Support for mums and under‑fives in family homelessness. The Magpie Project offers safety, advocacy and early‑years play for children in temporary accommodation.
16 July 2026 -
BlogsWhy Immersive Training is Essential for Complex and High-Risk Professions
Immersive learning is being transformed by Virtual Reality, offering realistic simulations, deeper engagement, and faster skill development. Discover how VR is reshaping training.
24 May 2026 -
BlogsMultiple Disadvantage Day
Multiple Disadvantage Day highlights how overlapping challenges like homelessness, trauma and mental ill health require joined‑up, trauma‑informed responses.
19 May 2026 · Lucy Brown -
BlogsUnderstanding Social Prescribing: Its Importance and Impact
Explore why Social Prescribing Day 2026 matters for health and social care, and how workforce development and training can strengthen community‑based support.
25 March 2026 -
BlogsInternational Women's Day 2026: Give to Gain
International Women’s Day 2026 reflections on leadership, equity and the value of investing in women across health, social care and frontline services.
5 March 2026 · Lucy Brown -
aneemo updatesThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund: Why Workforce Development Should Be Central to Your Bid
Why workforce development should sit at the heart of Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund bids, and how training strengthens impact across local services.
20 February 2026 -
BlogsSmall Acts, Real Impact: What Random Acts of Kindness Day Means for Overstretched Teams
Reflecting on Random Acts of Kindness Day and why small, everyday actions matter for wellbeing, morale and connection in overstretched frontline teams.
17 February 2026 · Lucy Brown -
Blogs5 Ways Flexible Online Learning Builds Stronger, Safer Teams - without breaking the bank.
Five practical ways flexible online learning can help build stronger, safer teams, improving confidence and wellbeing without placing extra strain on budgets.
5 February 2026 · Lucy Brown -
aneemo updatesLooking back on 2025: Our Top 10 Highlights
Looking back on 2025 with aneemo’s top highlights, reflecting on impact, partnerships and progress in training, learning and frontline workforce support
7 January 2026 -
Course launchesEmpowering Change: A New Online Substance Use Training Course for Voluntary, Health and Social Care Staff
Introducing a new online substance use training course, designed to support voluntary, health and social care professionals with practical, trauma‑informed skills.
31 January 2025 · Dr Emma Williamson -
aneemo updatesaneemo 2023/24: Year End Top 10!
aneemo’s 2023–24 year‑end highlights, reflecting on impact, learning innovation and progress in training and workforce development across health and social care.
31 December 2024 · Amelia Cross Brown -
BlogsBeyond the Offense: Understanding the Complex Needs of Offenders in Health & Social Care
Exploring the complex needs of people who commit offences and what health and social care services need to understand to provide effective, coordinated support
15 July 2024 -
BlogsWe Belong, We All Belong
Reflections on belonging, inclusion and connection, and why feeling seen and valued matters for individuals, teams and communities across health and social care.
6 June 2024 · Dr Rachel Brown -
BlogsRealising the Hidden Power to Achieve your New Years' Resolutions
Reflecting on the hidden power behind New Year’s resolutions and how small, realistic shifts can support motivation, wellbeing and sustainable change.
31 January 2024 -
BlogsHighlighting Multiple Disadvantage
Highlighting multiple disadvantage and why understanding overlapping needs is essential for delivering compassionate, coordinated and effective support in frontline services.
10 October 2023 -
aneemo updatesYour Homes Newcastle: The Journey to becoming more Psychologically Informed
A case study exploring Your Homes Newcastle’s journey to becoming more psychologically informed, and what this means for staff confidence and service outcomes.
29 September 2023 -
aneemo updatesWestminster's drive to become the UK's leading PIE borough
Exploring Westminster’s ambition to become the UK’s leading Psychologically Informed Environment borough and what this means for workforce culture and practice.
28 February 2023 · Dr Emma Williamson -
BlogsRemember Remember 25th November
Reflecting on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and what it means for awareness, safety and support in frontline services.
25 November 2022 · Dr Emma Williamson -
BlogsMore Carrot Less Stick Our view on the recent UC report
Responding to the recent UC report and exploring why supportive, compassionate approaches are more effective than punishment‑led systems.
31 October 2018 -
BlogsHomeless and Mental Health
Understanding the relationship between homelessness and mental health, and what frontline services need to provide compassionate, effective support.
9 October 2018