Housing Support Scheme

Housing support encompasses a range of services and assistance aimed at ensuring individuals and families have access to safe, secure, and affordable housing. This support is essential for addressing homelessness and preventing individuals from becoming homeless.

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Key aspects of housing support include:

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1. Homelessness Prevention:

Housing support services work proactively to prevent homelessness by providing early intervention and support to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes. This may include financial assistance, mediation with landlords, and help with accessing affordable housing options.

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2. Temporary Accommodation:

For individuals who find themselves homeless, housing support services may provide temporary accommodation to ensure they have a safe place to stay while more permanent housing solutions are sought. This could include emergency shelters, hostels, or supported housing.

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3. Housing Advice and Advocacy:

Housing support services offer advice and advocacy to help individuals navigate the complexities of the housing system. This includes assistance with understanding tenancy rights and responsibilities, accessing benefits to cover housing costs, and resolving disputes with landlords.

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4. Supportive Housing:

For individuals with complex needs, such as mental health issues or substance misuse problems, supportive housing provides a stable and supportive environment to help them maintain their tenancies and rebuild their lives. Supportive housing may include access to on-site support workers, counselling services, and skills training.

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5. Move-On Support:

Once individuals have secured permanent housing, housing support services may continue to offer assistance to help them successfully transition into independent living. This could include ongoing support with managing finances, maintaining tenancies, and accessing community services and resources.

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Westminster Advocate Service recognises the importance of housing support in addressing homelessness and housing insecurity. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive support and advocacy to individuals who are experiencing housing difficulties, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We work closely with local housing authorities, charities, and support services to ensure that individuals have access to the housing support they need to secure and maintain stable housing. Whether you are facing housing challenges or need assistance navigating the housing system, Westminster Advocate Service is here to help.