NEDDC Housing Strategy Review Prevention of Homelessness, Tenancy Support, and potential Private Sector Solutions Chris Wilbourn, Jackie White Nev Haslam 25 January 2007
Framework Legislation Cost of Homelessness Financial Health Social Homelessness Prevention Making A difference
New Team - Housing Options Team Earlier identification Effective intervention Involvement with and referral by other agencies Where appropriate, to maintain current accommodation Sustainable Solutions Making A difference Homelessness Prevention New Ways of Working
How we can help Financial problems Relationship breakdown – adults Relationship breakdown – young people Domestic Abuse Neighbour Disputes Hospital Discharge Private Tenancies Alternative lifestyles Making A difference Homelessness Prevention
Support Services Rethink Action Housing & Support Carr Gomm Housing Association Women’s Aid Other agencies and partners Housing Options Team – Temporary Accommodation Officer SP bid – 2 additional support workers for NED, Bolsover and Chesterfield Making A difference Homelessness & Tenancy Support
Background to Support Service Review – vision and development Type of support available Client groups Referral procedure Case study examples Future of Service ? Making A difference Homelessness & Tenancy Support NEDDC Support Service