Accommodation
Look Ahead - Westway House (Complex Needs Supported Accommodation)
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Homeless people. Vulnerable young people aged 18-21 referred by Unaccompanied Minors Team and Independent Support Team of RB Kensington & Chelsea. Applicants with a local connection are prioritised.
Who we cannot help
Pregnant women.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Only accept referrals from RB Kensington & Chelsea Temporary Accommodation Dept.
Referral procedure
Through RB kensington and Chelsea Council.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
6 staff, 24 hour waking cover. key worker system. Support plans which are reviewed quarterly. Staff provide advice and support with benefits, practical and personal issues. Counselling and referrals to outside agencies if appropriate. Residents encouraged to take up further education, training or employment. Social activities.
Total spaces
18
Units
Across two properties
Further information
Public transport
Ladbroke Grove tube - 2 minutes walk. Buses 7, 15, 23, 52, 70, 302.