Accommodation

IMPAKT Housing & Support - Bedford Foyer


Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-24 with support needs. Self referral. Applicants do not require a local connection to be eligible.

Who we cannot help

Schedule 1 offenders. Needs too high. Recent history of arson.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

24

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Any agency, including self referrals.

Referral procedure

Phone, call in Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or email for an application form, completed by applicant/referral agency before Meet & Greet. Require proof of ID e.g. birth certificate, passport, universal credit/benefit claim papers, driving licence.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation


Support offered

2 full time Housing Coach, 1 late shift each until 7pm. Night time security staff. Compulsory keywork underpins Licence - keywork meetings weekly or fortnightly. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed at least quarterly. Staff provide advice and support around living and social skills, access to employment and training, and attending appointments. Signposting to specialist agencies. 24 hour on call facility available.

Total spaces

34

Further information

Public transport

Bedford train station - 2 minutes walk. Bus station - 5 minutes walk.