learning disability partnership board – 19 th april 2012 housing robin james
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Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April 2012
Housing
Robin James
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
We work on developing housing and support for people with a learning disability in Dorset
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
We work with housing support providers, health services and councils. We check on services, share ideas and help make plans
about housing
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
And what do I do?
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Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
High Quality Housing
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
High Quality Housing
• Lots of types of housing
• Housing opportunities across Dorset
• Examples:– Phoenix House and Trailway Lodge, Blandford– Cambridge Court, Dorchester– Carlton Road North, Weymouth– Grammar School Site, Swanage
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
High Quality Support
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
High Quality Support
• Person Centred
• Increasing independence
• Long term planning
• Involving service users
• Value for money
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
Effective Housing Advice
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
Effective Housing Advice
• Fair access to vacant homes
• Work with Housing Departments
• Keep list of vacancies in supported housing
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
Coming to an area near you
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April
Coming to an area near you
• Prove the need
• New Homes
• Cluster Flats
Learning Disability Partnership Board – 19th April