Supporting People Short Term Accommodation Based
Support service will provide housing related support for people
accessing short term accommodation (maximum stay of up to 2 years;
at serious risk of homelessness; or are homeless and where
alternative accommodation cannot be accessed.
The aim of this service is to ensure the provision of high quality,
appropriate and safe services that meet the quality outcomes and
safeguarding responsibilities of Cumbria County Council. This works
in partnership with Cumbria County Council’s Central Access
Point (CAP) to develop and embed the process of service referrals
and access to provide housing related support to Service Users
within this contract
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/05/2015
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 24 Sep 2015 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Health and Care Services
Department: Health, Care and Community Services
Contact: The Courts, Carlisle CA3 8NA Email: Sally.Burton@cumbria.gov.uk.
Consultees
Service providers and users.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee / Advisory Board: Health Scrutiny Committee