Accommodation

Edward Alsop Court


Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Homeless older men with a range of support needs including: health, mobility, alcohol, mental health and care needs who require on site support to stabilise, engage with treatment services then move on via our housing pathway. 54 higher support bed spaces and 35 lower support self-catered bed spaces. Some flexibility around age criteria for individuals with health needs more aligned with the older cohort.

Who we cannot help

Schedule 1 offenders. Those with a history of violence.

Gender

Men

Minimum age accepted

35

Maximum age accepted

70

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Only accept referrals from Westminster Outreach Services Probation Service and Westminster Housing Options. Referrals from LA commissioned outreach services.

Referral procedure

All referrals must be completed on the Westminster BBS referral form and emailed - essential that referrals can provide proof of ID and entitlement to benefits.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

≤ 1 Month

Maximum stay

3-6 Months

Support and accommodation


Support offered

15 staff, 24 hour waking cover. Compulsory keywork system and individual support plans. Look ahead provide housing related and recovery support within a Psychologocally Informed Envrironment - CGL, Turning Point, Groundswell, EASL and Crisis Skylight provide in reach services.

Total spaces

79

Further information

Public transport

St James's Park tube - 5 mins. Buses 11, 24, 211 (Victoria Street), 507 (Greycoat Place).