Accommodation

YMCA Robin Hood Group - Shakespeare Street Hostel

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people with support needs. Priority is given to applicants who have a current local connection (immediate family member).

Who we cannot help

No Automatic Exclusions.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

99

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Self referral, NAS Accommodation, Base 51, HMP Nottingham, Framework Housing Association, Housing Aid amongst others.

Referral procedure

Application form completed on paper or online at www.ymcarobinhood.org - support can be provided to help complete if self referral. Risk assessment (if being completed by another referring agency). Interview and assessment completed once applicant has met all eligibility criteria.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

Full time staff, 24/7. Staff provide support around to help sustain tenancies and achieve independent living. This includes, basic living skills, support on benefits and managing money, employment and training, refugee support and referrals to other specialist agencies. Residents have access to onsite social workers and floating support workers where they are eligible to receive this support.

Total spaces

78

Further information

Public transport

Bus – Victoria centre – approx. 200yds Tram – Nottingham University – ½ mile Train – Nottingham City centre – 1 mile