Supporting People
Introduction to Supporting People
The Supporting People Programme was introduced in April 2003 to help vulnerable people live independently in their own homes.
Supporting People funds and delivers high quality, housing-related support services which are cost effective and reliable. The planning and development of services is based upon the needs of local people.
Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, health, probation, support providers and people using support services (service users).
- Contact us
- Who can supporting people help?
- How do people get this help
- What can supporting people help you with?
- How can you get involved with improving services?
Who can supporting people help?
- Older people
- People with disabilities
- Homeless people or those at risk of homelessness
- Young people leaving care
- Women fleeing domestic violence
- People with mental health problems
- People with drug and alcohol problems
- Offenders or people at risk of offending
- Refugees
- People with HIV or Aids
- Teenage Parents
PLEASE NOTE
The Supporting People team cannot find accommodation or support for you; you need to be referred to a support service by the following agencies:-
- Social Services,
- Housing Advice and Support Service
- Probation Service
- Drug & Alcohol Service
If you are not currently involved with any of the above services please refer to the list below and contact the service you require to find out if you are eligible to receive a Supporting People service. Please go to the housing support services page for more information.
| Group | Contact |
|---|---|
| Older people | Community Health & Social Care - 0161 831 7484 or 0161 603 4400 |
| People with physical & sensory disabilities | Salford Disabilty Service - 0161 607 1499 |
| Learning disabilities | New Directions - 0161 607 6988 |
| Homeless or at risk of homelessness | Housing advice and support services - 0161 793 2020 |
| Young People leaving care/at risk of homelessness | - 0161 793 2020 |
| Women Fleeing Domestic Violence | Visit useful contacts page to find the help you need. In an emergency dial 999 |
| People with Mental Health Problems | Telephone Community Mental Health Team - 0161 789 5234 |
| People with drug and alcohol problems | Salford DAAT (Drug & Alcohol Action Team) - 0161 909 6525 |
| Offenders or people at risk of offending | Beacon Support Services - 0161 850 0088 |
| Refugees | Housing Connections Partnership Supported Tenancies Refugee Support Service - 0161 607 1620 |
| People with HIV/AIDS |
George House Trust - 0161 274 4499 Or Community Health & Social Care on 0161 607 1499 |
| Teenage Parents Unit | Minerva House - 0161 778 0123 |
What can supporting people help you with?
- Paying housing-related bills, including rent
- Making sure that homes are secure and personal safety is upheld
- Helping with benefit claims and filling in forms
- Helping people to look after their own money
- Helping people to take control of their own home (shopping and cleaning)
How can you get involved with improving services?
We are always keen to know your views. Whether you are a service user already and want to help improve services, or someone who thinks other services should be available to them, we want to hear from you.
To find out how to do this please read our Communication Strategy and have a look at the work of our Service User Network.
If you require further information or have any queries then please contact the Supporting People Team via the contact details below.
Downloadable documents
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Who to contact
- Name
- The Supporting People Team
- Address
- Housing and Planning Directorate
Salford City Council
Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5BY - Telephone
- 0161 922 8755
- supporting.people@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 04 August 2008
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