Supporting People funds housing support services for vulnerable people aged 16 and above. In Leeds there are around 500 schemes provided by over 50 organisations.
We want to make sure that these services
- give you choices about the kind of housing support you need.
- are of the highest quality.
- give you support so you can live independently in the community.
What are housing support services?
Housing support services range from hostels, to sheltered housing and independent tenancies. They can also include tenancies in shared accommodation and purpose built schemes.
You can receive support at home with someone visiting, or move into a supported housing scheme with on-site support - available 24 hours a day. The support can last for as long as you need it - anything from a few weeks to the rest of your life - depending on your needs.
How can housing support help me?
Housing support services are designed to help you with advice and support in your home. This could include:
- helping you to set up your own home
- understanding official letters and documents - including your tenancy
- giving you advice about claiming benefits
- helping you to get in contact with other services
- dealing with money and paying bills
- helping you get to settle into your new community and getting to know people
- helping you learn how to look after your own home
- helping you to sort things out when they don’t go as well as you had hoped.
Will I have to pay for the service?
If you need support for a short time - less than two years - you should not have to pay anything.
The rules are different if you need long term support. If you receive Housing Benefit, you will still not have to pay for services.
Even if you do not claim Housing Benefit, we can look at your income to see if there is any way we can help with the charges.
Who can receive Supporting People services?
You may qualify for help if you
- have been homeless and still need support
- are at risk of domestic violence
- have a physical or sensory disability
- have mental health problems
- have a learning disability
- are an older person and need support
- have an illness that affects your quality of life
- have alcohol and/or drug problems
- are a young person in need of support
- are an offender or ex offender
- are a refugee and need help or advice with resettlement
You can download the information on this page in a copy of our user-friendly leaflet. This information is also available in a number of different languages.
Contact us
To find out more about housing support services in Leeds ask at your local one-stop-centre or housing office, or contact Leeds Housing Options housing.options@leeds.gov.uk 2 Great George Street ; Tel.0113 222 4412.
You can contact the Leeds Supporting People team by telephone or by email
Tel: 0113 222 4444