Wirral Independent Living Services Ltd

Wirral

 

Males or Females between the ages of 21 and 60 years old suffering from drug/alcohol misuse with support needs. Those with a history of serious offending (arson, schedule one, sexual offences or violence) are usually excluded

 

Homeless males, females between the ages of 21 and 60 years old requiring support, advice, and assistance with housing needs, tenancy maintenance. Those with a history of serious offending (arson, schedule one, sexual offences or violence) are usually excluded

 

Accommodation based support service

Self Referral                         

Social Services                    

Housing Dept                      

Health                                     

Probation                                               

Other Agency                       

Care Trust                                              

Citizens Advice Bureau                    

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Criteria for Supported Accommodation:

 

· Between the ages of 21 and 60 years old.

· Eligible for Housing Benefit.

· Approved for supported accommodation endorsed by an assessment process.

· People with drug and/or alcohol misuse problems working with a reduction programme.

· Homeless and formerly homeless people

· Enrolled on and maintaining of drug/ alcohol programmes.

 

Capacity                                                11

 

Service Provider                            Wirral Independent Living Services Ltd

 

Provider Address                          98 King Street, Wallasey, Wirral. CH44 8AN

 

Contact Name                                  Neil Cole               Telephone         0151 638 3033    

Email    wilsltd@btconnect.com

 

Accommodation Type                                 Shared or Self Contained

 

Referrals accepted from outside Wirral       Yes

 

Support Provided

 

* Help in setting up and maintaining home or tenancy

* Developing social skills/ behaviour management

* Advice, advocacy and liaison

* Help in managing finances and benefit claims

* Emotional support, counselling and advice

* Help in gaining access to other services                                                                   

* Help in establishing social contacts and activities

* Help in establishing personal safety and security                                                

* Supervision and monitoring of health and well being

* Peer support and befriending

* Help finding other accommodation                                          

* Help maintaining the safety and security of the dwelling

* Advice and support on repair work / home improvement work

* Access to local community organisations

* Liaison with drug/alcohol services, probation, counselling services.

* Help with shopping, errand running and good neighbour tasks

 

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Wirral Independent Living Services Ltd reserve the right to refuse admission to the services offered

Eligibility Criteria

Wirral Independent Living Services Ltd