Sandwell Homeless and Resettlement Project (SHARP)
This record is classed under Homelessness, Supported living, Housing advice.
| Service Provider Name | Sandwell Homeless and Resettlement Project (SHARP) |
|---|---|
| Service | Housing and Community Support Project |
| Address3 | 57 Edgbaston Road |
| Town | Smethwick |
| County | West Midlands |
| Post Code | B66 4LG |
| Telephone | 0121 555 5294 |
| Fax | 0121 558 1427 |
| housingsupport@sharphostel.co.uk | |
| Website | http://www.sharphostel.co.uk/ |
| Area covered | Borough of Sandwell |
| Who is the service for? | People who are resident, or about to reside, within the Sandwell Borough, aged 18 or over, prepared to accept and benefit from regular support, experiencing specific support needs that are not met by existing services. |
| Referral route | Self referral or from agencies |
| Specific ethnic group? | No |
| Summary of services | Support in people's homes to enable them to live independently. Needs led assistance with things like bill payment, social and community activities, monitoring neighbour problems, advice on the maintenance of the property. The Community Support scheme operates alongside and can provide for support needs not met by Supporting People funding. The Community Support Project is an hourly charged service available to Sandwell residents, in need of additional assistance to manage successfully within their own home. |
| When are the services run? | Monday - Saturday |
| Time details | 9am - 5pm (approximately) |
| Remit | Sandwell Homeless and Resettlement Project is dedicated to caring for people who are homeless or in need of help in acquiring a settled way of life, through the provision of advice, accommodation and support. Users are treated with respect and given the opportunity to experience growth in the areas of interacting with others and skill development. The goal is to create a positive environment that fosters improved self confidence and self esteem. |
| Chargeable service? | Yes |
| Cost of service | Costs for housing support vary according to individual needs. Under the Community Support project extra support hours cost £15.30 per hour. |
| Means tested | Yes |
| Total capacity of service | 8 places but if needs cannot be met people may wish to consider using the Community Support Project which is an hourly charged service. |
| Transport Provided | Not applicable |
| CQC Registered | Not applicable |
| Sandwell Approved List | Not applicable |
| Last updated | 18/08/2010 |
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