Council and democracy

How can housing-related support help you?

Most people want to live in the safety, comfort and independence of their own home, but some people need help to be able to do so.

Supporting People provides a wide range of housing-related services that complement existing care services and help people maintain or improve their ability to live independently.

This support can be tailored to individual needs and may include:

• Help to get the right welfare benefits
• Help people to feel safe in their own home
• Help people to develop life skills such as cooking and cleaning
• Help people with social skills, e.g. interaction with neighbours, involvement in social activities
• Help people deal with landlords and a range of professionals
• Access services such as a doctor, dentist, etc
• Assist with personal budgeting to help people stay where they live
• Support with neighbour disputes
• Support with moving to more independent accommodation
• Advise on home improvements and grants to help people stay in their own home, through home improvement agencies
• Provide community alarms and response services