Supporting People

The House

Situated on a residential street near Turnpike Lane, is this 5-bedroomed house managed by London and Quadrant Housing Trust. It benefits from all the local amenities in Wood Green shopping area, the underground station and excellent bus connections.

The house has two reception rooms, a large communal kitchen and separate laundry area. In addition to the tenants' private bedrooms there are two communal bathrooms, two additional toilets, a quiet study area for tenants and a staff office.

Tenants

This unit was opened in 2002 under the Government's Supporting People strategy, which aims to give vulnerable people the chance to gain independence in a safe environment, and to move on when they are ready. There are currently five tenants with a range of support needs, including mild learning disabilities and mental health needs. The tenants spend their time in a number of ways including attending colleges and various social groups, voluntary and paid employment etc.

Each tenant has an individualised support package which he/she has developed through their Person Centred Plan. Areas addressed include support in managing benefits, money management, shopping, meal preparation, attending appointments etc.


"I now have a sense of peace and security. I feel like this is my home as I can be independent by cooking for myself and the other residents, as well as going out into the community."

Pauline

Leisure Activities

Leisure activities have a high priority and are organised by the tenants themselves - some independently and others supported. Supported activities often include sight-seeing trips, fairs, circuses, bowling, swimming, day trips to the seaside and hiking in the London Wetlands Centre.

Staff

Staffing is designed to be available but unobtrusive so that the tenants can experience as much independence as possible. While the unit is not staffed on a 24-hour basis, there is 24-hour on-call support.

The staff team have a flexible rota system, designed around the support and requests of tenants.

All staff are trained in User Consultation in accordance with Supporting People and Valuing People's Person Centred Planning approach.

Contacts

For further information on the Supporting People Scheme, please contact the Supporting People Coordinator on 020 889 6041. For further information about Hoffmann Foundation for Autism or to discuss a referral, diagnostic assessment or counselling please contact head office on 020 8964 6650 or click here to send us an email