1. Equinox Alcohol Floating Support preventing homelessness
JAG 20th May 2010

2. Floating Support Since 1999 Currently provide six services Objectives
- Prevent tenancy breakdown Reduce harm/access treatment Develop life-skills Meaningful activity

3. Approaches
Support planning, risk assessments, key working, reviews, etc
Home visits
Personalisation
Promoting hope, belief, confidence, etc
Work in partnership

4. Associated needs Associated Needs
- Drug misuse Offending Mental health
Other Providers
- Generic floating support schemes Linked to treatment Involve private landlords

5. Challenges Engaging service users
Addressing immediate issues – rent arrears, behaviour, safety
Reducing harm – alcohol, lifestyle
Linking into services
Sustainable change

6. The Future
Emphasis on meeting complex needs with support/care packages
Limited support – level and duration
Personalisation – choice, personal budgets
Range of accommodation