Blog by Andrew Redfern, Chief Executive of Framework. Right now, with supported housing in a state of financial crisis and with spiralling levels of homelessness, we find ourselves without a homelessness minister. Over my 30-year career in supported housing, I’ve seen many ups and downs, but the challenges and uncertainties we face now are some …
Chris Hampson is Chief Executive at Look Ahead, a registered social landlord and specialist supported housing provider. As we mark this year’s Starts at Home Day on Friday 29 August, we continue to reflect on the significant impact supported housing has on the lives of so many people nationwide. As a provider of over 120 …
Blog by Bruce Moore, Chief Executive, Housing 21. Housing is a fundamental right and necessity, but regrettably, good housing solutions are still not sufficiently available and accessible for everyone. There is an urgent need for us to do more to campaign and make the case for what may seem self-evident. Isn’t it obvious that if …
Blog by Amy Laurie, Co-Director of Care and Supported Housing, Hightown Housing Association. A stable, suitable home is not a luxury – it is the foundation for independence, wellbeing, and opportunity. For people with complex needs, specialist supported housing is the key to living safely and with dignity. As providers, we are committed to delivering high-quality support …
Blog by Charlotte Deshmukh, Campaigns Manager at the NHF. Starts at Home Day is the National Housing Federation’s annual spotlight on supported housing. In this blog, find out why this year we’re calling on the government to save our supported housing and why we urgently need MPs to visit schemes. Supported housing helps thousands …
Blog by John Pierce, Campaigns Manager at the National Housing Federation. On Friday 30 August, we celebrated our fourth Starts at Home Day. Hundreds of housing associations staff and tenants joined the campaign to showcase the value of supported housing. Charity Digital News reported the day as a ‘great example of charities banding together on …
John Pierce is the Campaigns Manager at the National Housing Federation. Back in 2015, the Government had announced it was changing the way support housing was funded. I remember sitting in a meeting at the National Housing Federation hearing how the proposals would impact our members. Worst of all their residents, some of the most …
By John Pierce, Campaigns Manager at the National Housing Federation Working in housing, we all know that supported housing helps transform people’s lives in communities across the country. We see how people who have been ill, have recovered and got their lives back on track through supported housing. We see how people who have not had …
In December, Peter Aldous MP tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons championing supported housing. Backbench MPs often table or add their names to EDMs to help raise awareness or to highlight views. We are calling on MPs to show their backing for supported housing by signing this motion. Already the …
We know that many supported and sheltered housing schemes organise end of year festive celebrations for tenants and residents. This is a perfect opportunity to invite local politicians and decision makers to a scheme to meet your residents and staff and help them fully understand how supported housing benefits their constituents. During the visit we hope …
