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Your Member of Senedd (MS) and MP are elected to represent your views and concerns. Meeting with your MS or MP is one of the most effective ways to increase their knowledge of homelessness and to persuade them to support Crisis campaigns to help us end homelessness for good. It’s also a great way to start to building a relationship with them.
Don’t worry if you’re not an expert! You probably know more about the issue than they do – especially if you have been personally affected by homelessness.
Here are five steps you can follow for a great meeting with your MS or MP, and a
- Find out who your MS or MP is
- Contact your MS or MP's office to book an appointment
- Prepare key points on what you are going to say
- During the meeting, stay focussed on your key points and share your experience
- After the meeting, send a follow up email
Check out the guide for these tips and more, including for which issues it's best to contact your MS or MP.