Supporting people
What is Supporting People?
Supporting People is a national government programme to provide housing related support to 21 vulnerable client groups, which help them to live independently in their own homes. The programme is a joint working partnership between the council, health and probation.
In Walsall the Supporting People programme is monitored by the Supporting People Servcie. There are currently 6 members of staff that are responsible for the Supporting People programme in Walsall. They are responsible for working with organisationsthat provide housing related support for around 3500 people in Walsall.
What do the Supporting People Service Do?
Helping you to live independently
What is Supporting People?
If you want to live independently but you need some support we can pay for services which allow you to stay in your home.
What Support will be paid for?
- Advice and support on repairs and home improvements
- Help maintaining the safety and security of your home
- Help looking after your money
- Help claiming benefits and filling in forms
- Letting you know about other organisations who could help you
- Help understanding information
Who can get help from Supporting People
You can get help if you are:
- A homeless person
- A young person in need of support
- A person leaving domestic violence
- A person with mental health issues
- A person with a learning disability
- An offender or ex-offender
- Someone who needs support to live independently
What kind of help could I get?
The Supporting People Service will pay providers to give you housing related support. This means you could et help with:
- Paying the bills on time
- Filling in forms
- Making your home safe and secure
- Finding a new home
How much will it cost me?
You do not have to pay for the support if:
- You receive Housing Benefit
The Supporting People Service pays the provider directly for the support they provide.
You may have to pay towards this support but a test can be done to find out how much you have to pay toward the cost of your support, for more information see Walsall Supporting People Fairer Charging leaflet or ring the Supporting People Service.
How do I get help and support?
The Supporting People Service can put you in touch with providers and services across Walsall. Contact the Supporting People Service at:
Supporting People
2nd Floor, Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
Telephone 01922 650474
Fax 01922 746875
Email spservice@walsall.gov.uk
Website: www.walsall.gov.uk/supportng_people