Peter's friend died on the streets and that told him he had to make a big change in his life.

Supported housing gave Peter the security he needed to transform his life.

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We’re still finding our feet, but are doing far better than just a few years ago

Supported housing held Michael move from homelessness to living independently

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I’m settled now. I hope to see more places like this built for lots of people like me.

Supported housing helped Anne-Marie to regain her independence after leaving hospital.

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Paul started drinking when he was nine. By the time he was 20 he was addicted to both heroin and alcohol.

Supported housing helped Paul to transform his life.

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Starts at Home

The Starts at Home campaign launched in 2016 to ensure that people who need extra support will always have a safe home that meets their needs. This is achieved through supported housing, which provides secure homes and vital services to a range of people in communities across the country.

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Our position on supported housing

Following extensive consultation with members, the National Housing Federation submitted responses to the Government consultation. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with this process.

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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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