How can we Help?

Finding a Home

If you have nowhere to live at present or your home is not suitable for your needs and adds to your difficulties then we can help you.

We can support you to:

• Make applications for housing
• Make decisions about the best housing choices for you
• Make arrangements to move into your new home
• Set up accounts to pay your bills such as: rent, council tax, gas, electric and water
• Understand the terms of your tenancy
• Apply for benefits or finance
• Find affordable sources to furnish and equip your home
• Settle into your accommodation, community and neighbourhood
• Make contact with agencies for education, employment, health care, social activity and other needs
• Manage your finances
  

Keeping Your Home

If you are struggling to cope in your house, for example problems with bills, neighbours, feeling isolated or if you are at risk of losing your home.

We can support you to:

• Look after your own health and safety
• Carry out simple repairs yourself
• Get repairs done by others
• Keep your home clean and tidy
• Use other agencies and keep appointments
• Manage your money
• Deal with letters, forms, benefits and bills
• Find social activities and fit in

Support is agreed jointly, based on what you need, choose and hope to achieve, and how we can support you to reach those goals. It’s not just about having a roof over your head.  Our support helps you turn your accommodation into a home so that you feel an equal, included and respected member of your community.