I feel safe here and I’m living in a home that I can manage

Supported housing helped Susan to feel safe, secure and free of financial worries.

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Without this scheme I wouldn’t want to guess where I would be. I would be in a very bad way.

Nick moved into supported housing to help improve his health.

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Just over a year ago Julie was living on the streets. She was drinking and taking drugs and described her experience as ‘hell’.

Supported housing helped Julie to transform her life.

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I would not have been able to get where I am without the help they offered me.

Cezar gained independence through supported housing and now looks forward to attending university.

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Starts at Home Day 2018

An annual spotlight on the vital difference supported housing makes to thousands of people daily, Starts at Home Day will be on Friday 31 August 2018 and there are lots of ways for you to get involved.

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Funding model for supported housing confirmed

The Government has published its response to the consultation on the funding model for supported housing, confirming that housing costs will continue to be paid through Housing Benefit.

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Starts at Home is an important initiative: it reminds us all that a decent home is the first essential for people who need society’s support to live independent and fulfilling lives. And to make this a reality, Government now has the opportunity to place the funding of supported housing on a sound and stable footing.

Lord Best OBE DL Crossbench Peer
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