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Housing

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, young people (especially those aged 16-25) facing homelessness or housing difficulties can access a variety of support services, including supported accommodation, emergency housing, and homelessness prevention programs. Some key organizations involved in providing these services include Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Nacro , NCHA , YMCA Robin Hood, and P3 Charity . Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

 

1. Supported Accommodation:

  • Nacro : Offers supported housing for young people, including 81 units of accommodation in Nottingham, with support workers to help tenants become "tenancy ready".
  • NCHA (Nottingham Community Housing Association): Provides housing with support for young people aged 16-21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with services in Newark, Retford, and across Nottingham.
  • Framework Housing Association: Works with the local authorities to support young people facing homelessness or rough sleeping through Street Outreach Teams and other services.

 

2. Emergency Housing & Homelessness Prevention:

  • YMCA Robin Hood: Provides temporary accommodation and support, particularly for those in need of emergency housing.
  • P3 Charity: Has launched a new homelessness prevention service for young people aged 16-25, partnering with Nottingham City Council to offer early intervention and support.

 

3. Other Support Services:

  • Nottingham City Council: Offers advice and support through its Gateway service, including referrals to Nacro for accommodation.
  • Nottinghamshire County Council: The Children and Young People's Department is the first point of contact for young people aged 16-17 who are homeless or at risk.
  • Rushcliffe Borough Council: Provides housing advice and support to young people, working in conjunction with Nottinghamshire County Council.

 

4. Important Considerations:

  • Referral: Many of these services require a referral, often through the local authority's Children and Families Service or Gateway service.
  • Support: Services often provide support to help young people develop life skills, access education and training, and manage their finances.
  • "Move-on" Accommodation: Some services offer "move-on" accommodation, which can be a shared house or single accommodation, providing a young person with their first tenancy agreement.

 

5. How to get help:

  • Contact the appropriate local authority: For young people under 18, the Children and Young People's Department of Nottinghamshire County Council is the first point of contact.
  • Check the local authority websites: Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council websites have information on housing services and support programs.
  • Contact the organizations mentioned above: Nacro, NCHA, YMCA Robin Hood, and P3 Charity also have contact details and websites where you can find more information. 

 

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Education / training and employment support

Future's Positive

Future's Positive works within secondary mental health services and is integrated within Local Mental Health Teams (LMHT) across Nottinghamshire. This includes Nottingham City, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, Hucknall, Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood.

Employment Specialists support people who wish to find paid employment, or progress to alternative employment which may be more beneficial to their needs. Contact with service users begins with an informal discussion about how the service works, and identifies their vocational preferences. An integral part of these discussions includes identifying suitable roles that will support their health and wellbeing whilst working in conjunction with their individual care plan.

Employment Specialists aim to:

  • Provide an accessible service, with appointments arranged to suit the needs of the individual.
  • Assist service users to secure paid work through one-to-one support, advice and guidance.
  • Provide ongoing support to the individual and the employer even after work is secured.

We understand the importance meaningful employment has on a person's health and wellbeing, so if a service user decides to explore what options are available we work collaboratively with them, clinical staff, employers and partner agencies to ensure positive and sustainable outcomes.

Future's Positive: NHS IPS Employment Support Services[pdf] 521KB

 

Nottingham City Employment Support Services for Young Adults with SEND

Specialist Employment and Support programmes are available from the following organisations.

Futures Advice, Skills and Employment: An organisation that provides support, advice and guidance to young people aged from 16 through to all adult ages who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) to explore options and progress into opportunities. Young people aged 13-25 with current EHC Plans are linked to dedicated specialist advisers. Any young people 16-18 who are NEET who have disabilities but don't have an EHC Plan will be supported by young people advisers and adults with disabilities but without EHC Plans can work with staff from the various adult teams.

Tel: 0115 960 1597

 

Inspire Nottingham: Provide services and support to enable people with learning disabilities to develop their full potential for living full and independent lives. Including the offer of work experience in retail, customer service etc. for people with learning disabilities.

Tel: 0115 847 5757

 

Journey to Employment: J2E supports disabled people and those with a long-term health condition on their journey back to employment by offering a holistic package of employment support.

Tel: 0115 934 8400

 

Life: Supports adults with learning difficulties and or disabilities in all areas of Nottinghamshire who are aged 18+. Also, provide employment and skills training including the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in their fully functioning student kitchen.

 Tel: 0115 975 7712

 

NHS Foundation Trust: Delivering employment and skills support to young adults with learning difficulties and or disabilities who are aged 18-29.

Tel: 0115 956 0841

 

Opportunity and Change: Supporting unemployed adults aged 18+ with multiple and complex needs to assist them to move closer towards work. Part of the national Building Better Opportunities Programme.

Tel: 0115 970 9549

 

Specialist Employment Support (SES): Intensive employment support and training for adults aged 16+ with a disability (delivered by Remploy Nottingham). Contact your local Jobcentre Plus to arrange a three-way discussion between the individual, yourself and a work coach to discuss if a referral is appropriate.

Tel: 0800 169 0190

 

Towards Work: Supporting people aged 18+ to overcome personal barriers to employment and training, by providing an all-inclusive package of support to those most at risk of social exclusion. Part of the national Building Better Opportunities Programme.

Tel: 0115 978 8212

 

Work and Health Programme: The Work and Health Programme helps you find and keep a job if you're out of work. Contact your local Jobcentre Plus to arrange a three-way discussion between the individual, yourself and a work coach to discuss if a referral is appropriate.

Tel: 0800 169 0190

 

For all adults aged 18+ your local community partner can advise on employment support programmes available in their area

Bulwell and Bulwell Forest

 

Bestwood and Basford

 

Aspley, Bilborough and Leen Valley

 

Sherwood and Berridge

 

Mapperley, St Ann's and Dales

 

Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South

 

Arboretum, Radford, Park, Dunkirk, Lenton, Wollaton West, Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey

 

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Benefits

Nottinghamshire, 18-25 year olds can access benefits support and local services through various pathways, including the Leaving Care Team, the countywide Transitions Team, and the i-work team. Support may include financial advice, assistance with housing, education and training, and guidance on accessing relevant benefits. 

Including PIP

Please speak to the clinician working with you to find out if you are entitled to this support.

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