Supporting people programme

The supporting people programme provides housing-related support to help vulnerable residents live independently at home and within the community.

The programme is for those who:

• are older with support needs
• are elderly and frail
• have mental health problems
• have learning disabilities
• have a physical or sensory disability
• are single and homeless with support needs
• are offenders or are at risk of offending
• are young and at risk and care leavers
• are women at risk of domestic abuse
• are living with HIV
• are homeless families with support needs

The programme will only pay for housing-related support that helps people live independently. 

It does not pay for care services. 

How to get housing-related support

You need to be referred by one of the following:

• social worker
• GP
• voluntary organisations
• resident service officer