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2. Supported Housing

This scheme provides shared accommodation (dependent on need and independent living skills) to people aged from 16 years onwards, who have been assessed as eligible for housing and in need of support. The support provided is principally in the following areas;

Description	Service Provided
Accommodation	Identify current and planned/future accommodation requirements Provide and maintain appropriate accommodation Identify and provide the support needed to stay healthy, safe, avoid eviction and maintain their accommodation Assess ability and timing for the service user to move into and sustain more independent living
Support & Care	Assess and ascertain support needs Produce and maintain support plan Involve the service user(s), key people and professionals to progress and review the plan Identify and develop the (life) skills required to manage successfully in their own accommodation
Education/Training & Employment	Support to identify and access relevant education, training and employment Assist to sustain training, education and employment and maximise the benefits derived
Financial Arrangements	Identify current income, ascertain additional income needs and eligibility for benefits Assess and implement the support necessary to develop budget management skills Assist to access benefits and other funds available to sustain their housing and living needs