Accommodation

Longhurst Group - Fair View Court

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single people who are homeless or in housing need with support needs, including those with alcohol, drug or mental health problems. Must have a local connection to Peterborough.

Who we cannot help

History of arson, or sex offence. Schedule 1 offenders.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

17

Maximum age accepted

65

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept referrals from any agency. Many referrals come from alcohol projects, CDT, Probation Service and mental health services. Referral agency must give commitment to continued support.

Referral procedure

Referrals can be submitted to supportedhousingreferrals@longhurst-group.org.uk.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

3 full time staff and 1 part time staff. Project is manned 24/7 apart from Saturdays and Sundays and is unmanned from 8am – 10am. Key workers allocated. weekly keywork meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed weekly. Staff provide advice and support with living skills, including cleaning, cooking and budgeting.

Total spaces

30

Further information

Public transport

Peterborough centre - 5 mins walk.