Accommodation

New Start - Dispersed Tenancies Service

Homeless Link member

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people with support needs including those with mental health, alcohol issues, refugees and ex-offenders. Local connection required. May accept pets dependent upon the property. Can accept people with dogs.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

99

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Referrals come via the Liverpool MainStay system through an assessment process. www.mainstayliverpool.org.uk

Referral procedure

Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or download form from website. Referral details required prior to interview. Require proof of ID.

Support and accommodation

Support offered

6 full time staff providing home visiting support Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, emergency on-call system. Keywork system (12-15 residents per worker), visits 1-3 times weekly. Support Reviews / Action plans reviewed every 3 months. Staff provide support around resettlement planning, gaining independence, life skills, finance and benefits, setting-up and maintaining tenancies.

Total spaces

83

Units

Self-contained flats and shared properties.