Equinox Alcohol Floating Support preventing homelessness JAG 20th May 2010
Floating Support Since 1999 Currently provide six services Objectives - Prevent tenancy breakdown - Reduce harm/access treatment - Develop life-skills - Meaningful activity
Approaches Support planning, risk assessments, key working, reviews, etc Home visits Personalisation Promoting hope, belief, confidence, etc Work in partnership
Associated needs Associated Needs - Drug misuse - Offending - Mental health Other Providers - Generic floating support schemes - Linked to treatment - Involve private landlords
Challenges Engaging service users Addressing immediate issues – rent arrears, behaviour, safety Reducing harm – alcohol, lifestyle Linking into services Sustainable change
The Future Emphasis on meeting complex needs with support/care packages Limited support – level and duration Personalisation – choice, personal budgets Range of accommodation