Accommodation

SPEAR - Penny Wade House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people aged over 18, particularly those who have been sleeping rough. Will accept people with a range of support needs. Must have a local connection to LB Richmond.

Who we cannot help

Those already on a ban (always time limited) from SPEAR services. People with recent sexual offences or a history of arson. Pregnant women.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept referrals from any agency. Priority to SPEAR's outreach team and those with a local connection, then accept referrals from other agencies if vacancies not taken up. Do not accept self referrals.

Referral procedure

Phone Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, leave a message outside hours. All rough sleepers must be verified prior to referral. Agencies must complete a form and email or post.

Support and accommodation

Support offered

24-hour cover provided by the team including waking night workers. Key worker system with weekly meetings and action/support plans which addresses issues around health, general welfare and resettlement. Offer help with claiming benefits, accessing appropriate health care/counselling services, life skills and emotional support working towards their recovery.