People experiencing homelessness often have additional health and social care needs and these needs are frequently unmet in mainstream homelessness accommodation services. Likewise, traditional care home settings may lack the expertise, resources, or trauma-informed practices necessary to support individuals effectively.
Specialist care homes for people experiencing homelessness provide a safe, stable environment for individuals with complex health and care needs, where they can receive specific health and social care support, alongside support to address the effects of trauma, substance/alcohol use, and mental health challenges.
In this episode of the Going Beyond Podcast, we speak to Ellie McNeil, CEO of YMCA Together, Ish Camp, Regional Head at St Mungos and Alex Dean, Head of Supported Living Services at Harbour Housing. We speak about how their specialist services differ from mainstream care provision, discuss the challenges of this service model, and share the positive outcomes for individuals supported by their services.
