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This service is available to residents of:
- Wandsworth
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Access to this service is by:
- Adult Socialcare
There is a connection between housing problems and poor mental health, with each potentially influencing the other. This is a short-term service funded by Wandsworth Council that supports people to develop the skills needed to live independently. Our support staff visit at least once a month. We’re the only floating support service provider in London Borough of Wandsworth.
What we can help service users with:
- Applying, maximising and/or addressing issues with welfare benefits
- Maintaining, sustaining and/or managing tenancy and preventing homelessness
- Developing independence, social inclusion, and an improved quality of life
- Developing independent living skills for daily living
- Improving social networks, relationship building, engagement in community and leisure activities
- Accessing employment and training services
- Signposting and referral of Service Users other professionals and groups within the community organisations
- Accommodation-based housing in Wandsworth
My outlook has changed. I am involved in more activities in the community and I have a better outlook on life and society.
What can’t we help with?
- Provision of personal care or domestic duties like cleaning, shopping, cooking, DIY, gardening etc.
- Treatment and Support for substance misuse
- Support with taking or managing prescribed medication
- Addressing offending and legal matters
- Nationality and other immigration matters
- Routine or repeated accompanying to appointments
Who’s eligible?
- Adults (18-65) referred to us as part of their wider care package
- Residents living in Wandsworth
- Those stable on their medication, managed by a Care Coordinator
How to access the service:
- Accommodation-based support is referred to us through the Specialist Housing Accommodation Project Team (SHAP Team) at the Department of Adult Social Services, Wandsworth Council.
- Non-accommodation-based support is accessible through the Duty Mental Health Team of Wandsworth Council
- If you are not sure whether you meet the requirements of the service, or for more information, please feel free to get in contact with us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 020 7259 8135