Leicester
City Council runs a number of supported housing projects throughout
the City that are designed to provide vulnerable people with
accommodation and support. The Supported Housing schemes also help
people to work towards independent living.
Supported Housing projects are staffed five days a week, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. An assessment will be made to ensure the right services
are available to assist and provide support. Any offer of accommodation
will be dependent on the support need and staffing levels at the
individual projects.
Information on how to gain accommodation with
Supported Housing in Leicester can be obtained by calling 0116 299 5628
Elstree Avenue - Is fully furnished and can accommodate
three people, single men or women over 16 years of age. Residents have
their own single bedroom and share the kitchen, bathroom, WC and
communal TV lounge. Occupancy is on the basis of an Introductory
Tenancy, leading to a Secure Tenancy after 12 months.
Vaughan Street - Is fully furnished and can
accommodate three people, single men or women over 16 years of age.
Residents have their own single bedroom and share the kitchen, bathroom,
WC and communal TV lounge. Occupancy is on the basis of a license
agreement.
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Evesham Road - Is fully furnished and can accommodate
six women over 20 years of age. Residents each have their own en-suite
bedroom and share a kitchen and a communal TV lounge. The ground floor
of the building has been adapted to accommodate a woman with mobility
difficulties or disability.
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Iona Close - Caters for single people and couples aged
over 16 years. Iona Close has seven one-bed roomed flats which are self
contained and fully furnished. Occupancy is on the basis of a license
agreement.
Tatlow House - Caters for single people and
couples over 16 years of age. Tatlow House has 14 one-bed roomed,
self-contained flats that are fully furnished and include a fitted
kitchen and a furnished bedroom. Occupancy is on the basis of an
Introductory Tenancy, leading to a Secure Tenancy after 12 months,
subject to the client needing supported housing to their appropriate
needs.
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Oronsay Road - Caters for singles, childless couples and
families, and provides short-term accommodation. Oronsay Road has nine
one-bed roomed flats and seven two-bed roomed flats. All the flats are
self-contained and fully furnished, and include a fridge and electric
cooker. Occupancy is on the basis of a license agreement and subject to
identified support needs.
Thorpe House and Orchard House – two adjoining
buildings in Heathcott Road, on the Saffron Lane estate, offering
supported living for vulnerable adults. Thorpe House offers
semi-independent living for homeless people (singles, couples and
families) who are looking to make the move to a permanent home and who
have completed a housing application with Leicester City Council.
Thirteen rooms are available, all en suite, and there is also one
three-bedroom unit. All of the rooms are wheelchair accessible.
Orchard House offers semi-independent living for people who are recovering from mental illness.
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Further information on how to gain accommodation with
Supported Housing in Leicester can be obtained by calling 0116 299 5628.
Alternatively, ask the agency dealing with your needs to make a
referral to Leicester City Council’s Supported Housing Team to:
Supported Housing
Leicester City Council
Market Centre
4th floor
Market place
LE1 5HQ
Tel 0116 299 5628
Fax 0116 299 5629
Email supportedhousing@leicester.gov.uk
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