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