1. Homeless Case Studies Angela Lamonte Homeless Team Leader

2. Dual Diagnosis/Mental Health Case Background – Young Male offender on bail, drug and alcohol issues Removed from Hostel accommodation over weekend period Emergency accommodation placement by Police in South Tyneside – unsuitable, asked to leave Unsupported visit to Homefinder

3. Dual Diagnosis/Mental Health Case Identification of support issues Unable to proceed with Homeless application No local connection Joint assessment process Funding required Appropriate placement agreed

4. Dual Diagnosis/Mental Health Case Study Where are we now? Where do we want to be? comments

5. Section 21 Notice- Private Rented Sector Background – Single parent with 4 children under 15 yrs 2 Months notice to vacate private rented property Unsecured bond/invalid notice Housing options discussed/prevention/current policy Benefit cap/affordability

6. Section 21 Notice- Private Rented Sector Homeless decision process within 33 days Banding applied Current policy v homeless prevention Property allocation – current policy New Allocation Policy changes Discharge of duty S193

7. Private Rented Sector – Case Study Where are we now? Where do we need to be ? –New Allocation Policy - homeless prevention Comments

8. Young Person – Homeless case study Background – Young person asked to leave current accommodation Mediation Service Joint assessment process Young persons pathway Young person placed in emergency accommodation – crash pad Initial Assessment process - delays Funding arrangements

9. Young Person – Homeless case study Housing & Support meeting convened Support plan agreed Support for parents Follow up review meetings Reconciliation with family Support plan failed Repeat homeless presentation Emergency accommodation Revisit action plan

10. Young Person – Homeless case study Where are we now? –Often delays in joint working affect early intervention and prevention opportunities Where do we need to be ? –Continuation of Youth Homeless Lead Role based at Homefinder Comments

11. Homeless Case Studies Angela Lamonte Homeless Team Leader Questions?