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We provide supported accommodation in locations
across the city, for both single people and families. This accommodation is both shared and self contained.
In shared accommodation, clients will have their
own bedroom and share other rooms like the lounge, kitchen, bathroom and garden with other clients.
People living in shared accommodation are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Everyone is treated as an individual
and will be encouraged to think about what they want for their future, and with the help of project workers, find ways to
make these things happen.
When clients move into the house they will work on a ‘support plan’, which will be drawn up with keyworkers
at the ‘initial working contract’ meeting. This is a plan that sets out what clients want to achieve, how they
intend to reach their goals and what kind of support they would find most helpful from staff. The plan looks at clients’
life in the house on a day-to-day basis.
It forms part of their care programme approach (CPA) which, if they have one, is the wider plan that involves people
like social workers, psychiatrists and community psychiatric nurses, and is designed to address clients overall need.
Community Action Halfway Home can offer clients a secure, comfortable home while they build their confidence before
moving on into a home of their own. As well as getting to know the other people who live in the house, clients will be able
to meet people by getting involved in different activities, at Halfway and in the local community.
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LIVING IN SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION
All clients at Community Action Halfway
Home are encouraged to live independently and to participate in the running of the house.
CLEANING
Clients are responsible for cleaning their own bedrooms and for sharing the cleaning of the communal
areas. Halfway will provide cleaning materials.
WASHING
Each house or flat has a washing machine, clients are responsible for doing their own washing
KEYS
Clients will have a key to their bedroom and to the front door. A refundable key deposit
is required prior to someone moving in.
RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL NEEDS
If clients have specific cultural, dietary or religious needs, Halfway will try to ensure their
needs are met. Staff can give you information on places of worship or clubs of interest in the local area.
COOKING
Clients buy their own food and cook their own meals. If needed, staff can help with shopping, budgeting
and meal planning.
VISITORS
Clients are encouraged to have visitors but we do have guidelines for clients to follow. Please contact the
office for more information.
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