Independent housing

If you are assessed as requiring independent accommodation where you are responsible for yourself and for paying your bills. We will support you to make an application so you can access registered social landlords. You will get a tenancy of your own.

Your PA will make a referral for floating support for you - this is so you can have more support with managing your tenancy and help you avoid arrears in your rent and bills. We know it can be very hard having your own place for the first time and we will support you the best we can to make that easier for you and ease some of the pressures.

Your PA or floating support worker will help you make a claim for housing benefit.

You will be entitled to a setting up home allowance if you are living in your own tenancy. If accessed after 1 April 2023, this will be £3,000 to furnish and decorate your home. 

If you do not keep on top of your bills and keep to your tenancy agreement, you may be at risk of losing your accommodation.

Work with your PA who will help you with all of these things.

Your bills (water, gas and electricity) can all be paid for monthly through your bank. This is often a much better option than running up bills.

Make sure you know how your rent is being paid. It is your responsibility whether you are working or on benefits to ensure that your rent is paid to avoid eviction.