Supported and Specialist Accomodation

• Services that help vulnerable people to remain in their own homes
• Services that help vulnerable people to move out of temporaryaccommodation and into their own homes
• Services that help vulnerable people to become independent from supported housing

In order to meet the needs of vulnerable groups Pendle Council has developed a Supported Housing Strategy 2008 - 2011. The aim of the strategy is to address the specific housing needs of those people in Pendle who are vulnerable or suffer exclusion by providing quality housing and services to promote choice and independence.

The strategy has three specific objectives:-

• Developing a better understanding of unmet need
• Facilitating a multi agency response to meet that need
• Enabling an integrated and strategic approach to future need

Supported Accommodation in Pendle

Child Action North-West
Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn BB1 9LL  Tel: 01254 244700

This supported lodgings scheme operating throughout Pendle is aimed at providing an alternative to hostel or bed & breakfast type accommodation for young people under 18 years of age. Volunteer households provide a room in their home, along with some level of support for the young people.  People from all walks of life will provide this accommodation, which will be as varied as the people who form the network. Volunteer households accepted as providers will have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks, as will all members of their household.  In addition part of the induction process for providers includes training in homelessness issues, equal opportunities and confidentiality. The accommodation offered will have been inspected and Health and Safety checks conducted.

M3 Project
3 Pleasant Street, Haslingden, BB4 5LG  Tel: 01706 216600

M3 is a scheme which offers an alternative to hostel provision in that it provides accommodation in a home environment to homeless young people aged 16 to 25. This accommodation is provided throughout Rossendale in the homes of providers who offer a room in their homes, along with some level of support for the young people.  People from all walks of life will provide this accommodation, which will be as varied as the people who form the network.

People accepted as providers will have undergone Criminal Records Bureau checks, as will all members of their household.  In addition part of the induction process for providers includes training in homelessness issues, equal opportunities and confidentiality.  The accommodation offered will have been inspected and Health and Safety checks conducted.

M3 aims to assist young people to live independent lives, and to encourage, support, empower and develop them as they mature.  They will be treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to make choices.  They will be encouraged to develop day to day life skills, leading to greater independence and helping them to take control of their own lives.

The Scheme is open to young single people aged between 16 and 25 who are either homeless or in unsuitable accommodation. 

Safespace 
124 /126 Carr Road, Nelson  Tel: 01282 619249

Safespace caters for young, single people who have become homeless. Residents share a lounge / dining room, kitchen and bathroom. The scheme aims to provide a friendly and clean home for people needing somewhere to live with some support from staff who are there to provide help, advice or just have a chat, if that's what is needed. There is a weekly charge and Housing Benefit is receivable for eligible applicants. To apply, telephone 619192. You will be given information and an indication of the chances of Safespace being able to help you.

East Lancashire YMCA Housing
5 Wellington Street, St. Johns, Blackburn  Tel: 01254 51009

Provided by YMCA Blackburn the East Lancashire Housing Scheme aims to provide shelter and independent living skills for those young people who find themselves homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The project will benefit young people aged between 16 and 24 years old. Potential tenants will be required to agree an action plan designed to address their needs and help prepare them to live independently. Accommodation is based on two people sharing and properties are in Pendle. Young people will be involved in all aspects of the scheme through a peer support group comprising service users and those young people who have moved on to independent living.

Pendle Home Care and Repair
Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson  Tel: 01282 661088

Pendle Homecare and repair is a Home Improvement Agency - a 'not for profit' company - part of St. Vincent's Housing Association. We act in your best interest to help vulnerable people to repair or improve their homes. This applies to households which include older or disabled people or family members in receipt of means tested benefits.

Pendle Women's Refuge
Angel House, PO Box 1087, Pendle BB9 4EQ  Tel: 01282 661989

Pendle Women's Refuge has been in existence for over twenty years and provides accommodation and support for women fleeing domestic violence. The facility offers a safe haven for women and their children, offering support to rebuild their lives. Following a complete refurbishment and extension in 2006, there is room for nine families as well as disabled access.

The refuge is funded by both Supporting People and Pendle Borough Council and is managed by the Council's Housing Needs Service.

Sheltered Accommodation for elderly

Sheltered accommodation includes self-contained flats, apartments, bungalows, bedsits and rooms with shared facilities. A number of registered providers own and manage a number of sheltered accommodation schemes in Pendle for older people.
The housing related support element is funded through Lancashire Supporting People (SP)

Services are constantly reviewed to ensure they meet high quality standards, are value for money and meet local need.

Currently a full review of older people's services is taking place lead by a multi agency group known as East - Supported Housing for Older People.