We have put together some information on types of support you may be able to access once you have your own home.
We have put together some information on types of support you may be able to access once you have your own home.
Floating support helps people live independently in their own home. It is usually provided when someone moves into a new home and requires support to set up home or when an individual is having housing difficulties which they need support to resolve.
Floating support workers usually meet with people in their home and can help with setting up bills, maintaining your home, managing relationships with neighbours and professionals, managing your money and budgeting, staying safe, accessing support services, wellbeing, training & education etc.
Floating support is often provided by local charities. If you have an open case with akt, you can speak to your caseworker about accessing floating support. If not, you can contact your local council’s housing options teams for help. You can find your local council here Find your local council – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Unfortunately, floating support is not available in all areas so we have included information on other services you may be able to access.
If your rent your property from a housing association then they may be able to provide some support to help you manage your tenancy. Some housing associations have welfare rights workers or people who can help you with finances and budgeting. You can get in touch directly with your housing association to see what support they can provide.
There are many social prescribing programmes throughout the country. Social Prescribers connect you to activities, groups, and services in your local area to help you with your health and wellbeing. This can be social, practical or emotional support. If you are struggling with managing your tenancy, speak to a social prescriber who may be able to refer you to local supports in your area. You should be able to find out whether there is a social prescribing programme in your area by speaking to your GP.
Look on our website for further resources on housing and homelessness.
You can contact us on Live Chat to take through your options.
Young LGBTQ+ people who are homeless are often faced with many challenges in securing housing or accommodation which meets their needs. We work with many young people who have disabilities, and we aim to provide support and advice to those young people in searching for and securing housing which is safe and accessible.
Findings from our reports - inclusion in housing policies and communications
We have put together this to guide you through the steps you should take as soon as you experience anything distressing from a housemate or landlord.
