Accommodation

Solo Housing - Suffolk Visiting Support

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

We provide housing solutions for single people within East Anglia, that are homeless or potentially homeless. The services are available for anyone over the age of 18. We also provide a Women's Accommodation Scheme that accommodates women involved with the Criminal Justice System. We work closely with Local Authorities to provide accommodation for adults sleeping rough.

Gender

Mixed, men only & women only

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

https://portal.suffolk.gov.uk/hrs/

Referral procedure

Satellite office so no reception. Head Office staff available 9am - 5pm. After hours on-call emergency service only. Application form to be completed by prospective resident prior to interview. Proof of ID required and background information from other agencies working with applicant. HRS applications, self referrals, agency referrals accepted.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

There are 2 x full time Solo Support Workers available that cover Stowmarket and Sudbury, as well as shared partnership work with 2 x part time Orwell Housing Support Workers covering Sudbury and 1 x part time Support Worker covering Stowmarket Staff are available Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. There is an emergency on call system in place out of hours covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Support Workers support approx. 12 residents with visits at least fortnightly. Support plans agreed and reviewed 6 monthly. Provide support and signposting around independent living skills, training, employment, mental health , drug and alcohol misuse, confidence and engaging with the community.

Total spaces

Further information

Public transport

Train station within 15 minute walk from most of our Stowmarket / Sudbury properties. There is a good bus link within both locations.