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Housing Related Support (also known as Supporting People) Programme

What is Housing Related Support (formerly Supporting People)?

It is a Government programme delivered by Haringey Council in partnership with Haringey NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust and London Probation
It funds housing related support to help vulnerable people live independent lives in their own homes/in the community

Housing Related Support Services can help you to:

Find somewhere to live and set up home
Deal with rent arrears, debt and budgeting so that you do not lose your tenancy
Learn life, domestic and social skills to help you stay independent
Apply for all the benefits you are entitled to
Find training and support you to get a job
Get an alarm to call for help in an emergency

Who can apply for help from the Housing Related Support programme?

Homeless people needing support
People with mental health problems
Older people who need support
People with learning disabilities
People with HIV/AIDS
Young people at risk or leaving care
Offenders and ex-offenders
Survivors of domestic violence
People who misuse drugs and alcohol
Refugees
Teenage parents
People with physical and sensory disabilities
Traveller households
Vulnerable families

Do I have to pay for Housing Related Support services?

Some of the long-term services (over two years) have to be paid for. If you are not on Housing Benefit there may be a charge. You will be told about this when you apply.

All short-term services provided for less than two years are free.

Use the link on the left side of this page to find out more about Housing Related Support services and charges. Or visit the housing support charges page.

For more information, contact:

Housing Related Support Team
6th Floor, River Park House
225 High Road
London
N22 8HQ

Tel 020 8489 3372
Email hrs@haringey.gov.uk

Attached files

Filename	Filetype	Size
Housing Related Support - Commissioning Plan 2012-2015	PDF	692.21 KB
Housing Related Support - Needs Assessment 2012	PDF	3.5 MB

Useful external links

Providing housing support for older and vulnerable people - GOV.UK website

Page Last Updated:

23 August 2018

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