Temporary Accommodation

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Providing temporary accommodation for young people and families

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Families

We provide temporary, affordable housing to families together with support tailored to their needs so they can eventually move into permanent housing.

It is our priority to equip residents with the skills they need to live independently, to realise their potential, and to live a safe, healthy, and participative lifestyle.

  • Who is this service for?

    For families, couples or expectant parents with low-to-medium level support needs who are homeless or under threat of homelessness.

  • How do we help?

    Besides providing each family with a self-contained flat, we offer a confidential needs assessment and support plan for each resident. We also provide advice on benefits, budgets, emotional well-being, basic living and parenting skills, and information on education, training, and housing. We plan with families how to move on to permanent accommodation.

  • Type of accommodation

    Westbourne House in Melton Mowbray provides 15 self-contained flats for temporary accommodation for homeless families.

    Each flat is furnished with carpets, curtains, beds, a wardrobe, a fridge, a cooker, and a chest of drawers. Communal facilities include a living room, laundry facilities, private car parking, and an on-site children’s nursery.

  • Making an application

    Applications must be made through a referral from Melton Borough Council. To find out more about eligibility, get in touch.

Single under 25

We provide temporary housing and support for young homeless people so they can regain their independence and get their lives back on track.

We provide tailored support to individuals with low-to-medium level support needs, and equip them with the skills they need to realise their potential. We promote a safe, healthy, and participative lifestyle for all residents.

  • Who is this service for?

    Aimed at single people under the age of 25 with no children, this service aims to help homeless young people to eventually move into a permanent home.

  • Type of accommodation

    Durban House has 8 self-contained flats, each furnished with carpets, beds, a wardrobe, and access to communal facilities including a living room, chill-out room, kitchen, laundry facilities, shower room, and bathroom.

    Myst Lodge has 10 single rooms, each furnished with carpets, a bed, and a wardrobe. Communal facilities include a living room, games room, kitchen, laundry facilities, bathrooms, and internet access.

  • Making an application

    For more information on Durban House and Myst Lodge and details on how to apply, please call us on 01530 278197.

Women who are pregnant or who have young children

We provide temporary, affordable housing to women who are pregnant or have young children. We also provide support tailored to the needs of individuals so they can eventually move into permanent housing.

It is our priority to equip residents with the skills they need to live independently, to realise their potential and to live a safe, healthy and participative lifestyle.

  • Who is this service for?

    For women with low-medium level support needs who are either pregnant or who already have young children.

  • How do we help?

    We provide supported housing to women who are pregnant or with young children who are homeless or under threat of homelessness.

    Besides providing temporary housing, we provide a confidential needs assessment and support plan for each resident. We also offer help to access benefits, to work out budgets, learn basic living skills and parenting skills, and provide information on education, training options and housing.

  • Type of accommodation

    Liberty House has 8 self-contained flats let on a Licence Agreement. Each flat is furnished with carpets, a cooker, a sofa, beds, a wardrobe, a fridge, and a chest of drawers.

    Communal facilities include a living room, laundry facilities, and an on-site children’s nursery.

    For more information please call us on 0116 232 2888.

Homeless women and children in Leicester.

Maple Park has seven rooms with shared communal facilities and the scheme is fully furnished.

Staff on site offer an intensive housing management service, looking at move on, tenancy support and community engagement.

  • Who is this service for?

    For women with low-medium level support needs who are either pregnant or who already have young children.

  • How do we help?

    We provide supported housing to women who are pregnant or with young children who are homeless or under threat of homelessness.

    Besides providing temporary housing, we provide a confidential needs assessment and support plan for each resident. We also offer help to access benefits, to work out budgets, learn basic living skills and parenting skills, and provide information on education, training options and housing.

  • Type of accommodation

    Liberty House has 8 self-contained flats let on a Licence Agreement. Each flat is furnished with carpets, a cooker, a sofa, beds, a wardrobe, a fridge, and a chest of drawers.

    Communal facilities include a living room, laundry facilities, and an on-site children’s nursery.

    For more information please call us on 0116 232 2888.