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The Spelthorne Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme (RSAP) provides accommodation and support to rough sleepers, helping them to move on to independent living.

Who can use this service

People who use this service must:

• be 18 or over
• have a history of rough sleeping
• have a local connection with Spelthorne
• have completed an initial stay at the White House hostel in Spelthorne

The maximum length of stay is 2 years.

What this service offers

RSAP currently consists of 6 self-contained 1 bedroom properties dispersed across Spelthorne Borough. A resettlement worker provides intensive personalised support, working with people to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Cost

All property rents are charged within the Local Housing Allowance cap to ensure they are truly affordable.

Location

The properties are dispersed across the borough, with each having good transport links and access to local amenities.

235 Balham High Road have Five 1-bedroom flats in converted house the support be will for a maximum period of 18 months. The aim of this Service is to encourage and support vulnerable people to manage their tenancy and maintain independence and move towards and where possible achieve independent living.

We provide 36 floating hours of support each week.

The service is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

• Achieve Economic Wellbeing
• Enjoy and Achieve
• Be Healthy
• Stay Safe
• Make a Positive Contribution
• Move on within 18 months

This service provides move-on accommodation for rough sleepers, supporting them to access services, preparing them for independent living and sustainable tenancies. Fifteen rooms with shared facilities across three buildings.

Dafforne Road is a 24-hour female only mental health house for 6 people. The house is over 3 floors with 2 kitchens a communal lounge, and a good size garden. Close to amenities and shops. The closest train station is Tooting Bec station.

50 Balham High Road have four 1-bedroom flats in converted house. The aim of this service is to encourage and support vulnerable people to manage their tenancy and maintain independence and move towards and where possible achieve independent living.

We provide 30 floating hours of support each week.

The service is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

• Achieve Economic Wellbeing
• Enjoy and Achieve
• Be Healthy
• Stay Safe
• Make a Positive Contribution
• Move on within 18 months

Dafforne Road is a low support male only Mental health House for 7 people, the house is over 3 floors with 2 kitchens a communal lounge, and a good size garden. Close to amenities and shops. The closes train station is Tooting Bec station.

We provide flotting support each week.

The service is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

• No negative departure – Eviction
• Customers to engage in a drug and alcohol detox treatment
• 2 gained access to voluntary job

If you live in Camden, you may benefit from the Handyperson Service to help with minor repairs and maintenance, or Home Adaptation and Grants Service to help make your home more accessible.

Handyperson Service

Who is the handyperson service for?

It’s for people who live in Camden who are over 65, or have a disability or mental health condition.

You do not need to be an MTVH resident to use this service.

What we can do for you?

The team can help with things like:

• Minor home repairs and maintenance
• Security measures
• Home safety checks
• Minor plumbing jobs

We can also make sure that your home is safe for you to go back to when you’re discharged from hospital.

Services will be free if you have been referred by Camden Council’s warmth, income, safety and health services (WISH), otherwise services are charged at £12.50 per hour, plus materials.

Get in touch about this service

Phone 0203 884 0468 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Email CamdenHIS@mtvh.co.uk. We’ll get back to you within 5 working days.

Adaptation and Grants Service

Our Home Adaptation and Grants Service is for people who live in Camden and have a disability. It helps them to:

• Adapt their home so they can keep living independently. Adaptations could include a level access shower, stair lift, ceiling track hoist and access.
• Apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant to pay for the works – depending on your income, you may need to pay towards the cost of the work to your home.

We can help you whether you live in a housing association property, rent your home from a private landlord or own your home.

You do not need to be an MTVH resident to use this service.

How it works

This is the process:

• You’ll need a referral from an Occupational Therapist. If you need a referral, self refer to Camden Council’s Adult Social Care on 020 7974 4000 and pick option 1, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
• Our surveyor will draw up a design based on your Occupational Therapist’s recommendations.
• We’ll find the right builder to complete the works and manage the project for you until they’re finished.

Get in touch about this service

Phone 0203 884 0468 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Email CamdenHIS@mtvh.co.uk. We’ll get back to you within 5 working days.

If you’re a Camden Council tenant

If you’re a Camden Council tenant and would like to apply for this service, you’ll need to phone Camden Council Adult Social Care on 020 7974 4000 and pick option 1, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

This service is no longer managed by MTVH.

North London & Hertfordshire Community support provides care and support services to people with learning disabilities and autism across North London and Hertfordshire. This service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and currently provides care and support to customers in the London Boroughs of Hackney and Brent. Customers either live in shared ‘supported living’ settings, or live in their own self-contained property and receive 1:1 support from our team of Care & Support Workers.

All customers have a learning disability or autism and are supported to live independently and maintain their tenancy, at the same time we work towards supporting customers to achieve short and longer term goals. Support is structured and covers various life skills, including:

• personal care
• assisted daily living activities, such as shopping or cooking
• managing health and well-being
• tenancy management
• accessing work or training opportunities
• accessing local community groups

Enquiries: Gurpal Jandu Marsh, Operations Manager Gurpal.JanduMarsh@mtvh.co.uk

Pound Lane is a 24 hour accommodation-based service for adults aged 18 and over with mental health support needs.

Holmesdale Road

Holmesdale Road is a detached house where 8 people with learning disabilities live, each having their own bedroom and then sharing the communal bathroom, kitchen and lounge.

There is a garden at the rear of the property, and sensory room which people living at Holmesdale Road can use when they wish.

The house is situated within walking distance of Teddington.

Referrals for this service are through Richmond Local Authority for Richmond Community Support.

Coopers Court is a registered Supported Living service for 10 adults with a Learning Disability. The service consists of ten self-contained flats one of which is occupied by support colleagues and is used as the main office for meetings and communal social events.

We have ten customers who are all Nottingham City Council referrals and have individually support packages varying in hours. Customers are supported to increase independent living skills, accessing the local community, health care needs and identifying opportunities within the community for education and work.

The team consists of one team manager, A team leader and eight Care and Support Workers. We work with our customers to identify an individual support package and achievable  goals and outcomes. Each customers has an ongoing risk assessment in place along with support plans that are reviewed every 3 months.

Referrals are Via Nottingham City Council supported living team.

The Derbyshire Home Improvement Agency will close on 31 March 2023. You can no longer use this service.

Tom Farm Court offers homes to buy for people aged 55 and over. There are 19 bungalows and six one-bedroom flats.

A Housing Manager is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

You can apply to purchase a home at Top Farm Court through Metropolitan or an estate agent. For more information contact 01332 780 347.

We provide accommodation for people aged 55 and over at this service in Cotgrave, There are 41 self-contained bungalows in total, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes.

Each home is linked to an emergency call system. There is also a community centre for socialising and laundry facilities that are free to use.

There is a manager onsite five days per week, from 10am to 3pm.

Referrals to the service are made through Rushcliffe Homesearch. To find out more contact 01159 819 911.

St Anns Gardens has 34 self-contained one bedroom flats offering sheltered accommodation to people aged 55 and over. Each flat is accessed through an individual front door, not a communal hallway.

There is also:

• a communal lounge
• on site laundry
• emergency alarms system monitored 24 hours a day
• communal gardens
• secure parking available
• a Housing and Support manager on site Monday to Friday

For information on our current vacancies and how to apply, contact us on 020 3535 3431 or email AvailableHomesMidlands@mtvh.co.uk

Woodlark House is located in the St Ann’s area of Nottingham. The accommodation offers 26 one-bedroom purpose-built flats to rent for people aged 55 and over, all with ramped access. There is a personal safety alarm system which is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a housing and support manager on site Monday to Friday.

There is also:

• a communal lounge
• communal gardens
• regular social events
• on-site laundry
• wheelchair access to all floors
• close to local shops and amenities
• good transport links to the city centre

For more information on our current vacancies and how to apply please contact us on 020 3535 3431 or email AvailableHomesMidlands@mtvh.co.uk

Situated in the village of Bingham, Moor Lane provides a safe and secure living environment for people aged 55 and over, comprising 11 two-bedroom bungalows.

For information on current vacancies and how to apply contact us on 020 3535 3431 or email AvailableHomesMidlands@mtvh.co.uk

Epha House in Ilkeston offers accommodation for people aged 55 and over.

There are 16 one-bedroom flats, an area for parking and an attractive garden. Customers also benefit from:

• use of the communal lounge
• a conservatory
• on-site laundry
• an emergency pull cord system
• a lift
• secure door entry system
• a manager on site Monday to Friday
• gas central heating which is included in rent
• regular bus route into town centre
• close to local amenities

For information on current vacancies and how to apply please contact us on 020 3535 3431 or email AvailableHomesMidlands@mtvh.co.uk

Curzon Court is located in Mickleover, Derby, and offers accommodation for people aged 55 and over.

The service benefits from:

• 31 one-bedroom self-contained flats over three levels
• a lift to all levels
• a Housing and Support Manager on site Monday to Friday
• a personal alarm system monitored 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
• a secure door entry system at the main door
• communal facilities including lounge, laundry and gardens
• a guest room for visitors
• regular social activities
• close to local amenities including doctors’ surgery, Post Office, library and supermarket
• close to a bus stop towards Derby city centre.

For more information on our current vacancies and how to apply contact us on 020 3535 3431 or email AvailableHomesMidlands@mtvh.co.uk