L&H Homes backs Supported Housing Month

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Publish Date: 30 06. 2010
Author: K Baumber

Staff at L&H Homes have been getting behind the National Housing Federations supported housing month by holding events at their Skegness offices.

Supported Housing Month is aimed at raising awareness and the profile of the good work carried out in the supported housing sector in the East Midlands.

To mark the month, L&H Homes held an afternoon event in Skegness where service users were invited to get together and talk about how the support they receive helps.  Housing Support Officer Dean Moors also talked to attendees about supported housing, and the benefits people can gain.  Staff provided jacket potatoes and cake to all attendees.

L&H Homes have joined together with the National Housing Federation and other providers throughout the East Midlands to “shout” about these vital services.

L&H Homes provides support to vulnerable adults to maintain their tenancies, offering a range of services such as assistance with budgeting, claiming benefits, to access professional, physical and emotional health care and making a positive contribution to the community (via employment and voluntary work).  These services do not just help individuals but provides a vital contribution to the wider community.  Vulnerable tenants who are supported to promote or maintain their independence are less likely to become homeless, involved in illegal activities or spend time in hospitals or care settings.  Enabling vulnerable tenants to share in the community improves our lives on a social and economic level.