East Sussex County Council is taking a leading role in promoting these services throughout the region as part of the South East Supported Housing Month.
This will give people the chance to discuss the different services available in East Sussex and see how these benefit the community. The showcase event is an open day in Newhaven at The Hillcrest Community Centre on Monday 23 November, with other events planned in Lewes, Bexhill,Uckfield and Icklesham.
The Newhaven Open Day has been jointly organised by the Council's Supporting People team in Adult Social Care (ASC) and service providers. It will focus on the contribution made to East Sussex by showing:
- how supported housing is improving the lives of people in a multi-agency approach involving ASC, borough and district councils, registered social landlords, not-for-profit organisations and the private sector
- how this reduces pressure on the NHS, police and social care agencies through prevention, with support for people on how to manage their money, develop domestic and social skills and keep themselves and their homes safe
- celebrating achievements in tackling social isolation, allowing people to achieve their potential, enjoy independent and fulfilled lives and make a greater contribution to their community.
Councillor Bill Bentley, the County Council Lead Member for Adult Social Care, said:
“We work very closely with our partnership organisations to ensure that vital housing support services are available to those that need them. Supported Housing Month is an ideal opportunity for people to learn what is on offer, how services are provided and what the outcomes are”.
Supported Housing Month runs until 11 December and full details of the events and further information about the Supporting People programme can be found on our page Supporting People – supporting independence at home.
The events include:
- Rother Launch (Home Works East) at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Wednesday 11 November, 12 noon to 2pm
- Open Morning at Five Villages, Icklesham on Monday 16 November, 10am to 2pm
- Wealden Re-Launch (Home Works West) at Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield on Thursday 10 December, 11am to 3pm
- Supported Housing Showcase Event at The Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven on Monday 23 November, 10am to 3pm.
Further information
The Supporting People programme is administered jointly by the county, borough and district councils and the local health and probation services. It is funded by a central government grant. It pays for housing-related support services to ensure that people can live independently.
For further information please contact:
David Zwirek, Communications Manager, Adult Social Care
Phone: 01273 481435 or out of hours on 07974 427569.
Email: david.zwirek@eastsussex.gov.uk
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