Supported accommodation for single vulnerable homeless people (hostels)

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Supported accommodation for single vulnerable homeless people (hostels)
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Our supported accommodation services, including single homeless hostels, play a crucial role in preventing street homelessness and providing individuals with a pathway to independent living. These services offer:

  • Safe and secure accommodation.
  • Intensive one-on-one support tailored to individual needs.
  • Access to financial assistance, employment opportunities, and social activities.
  • Health promotion and wellbeing programs.
  • Strong partnerships with external organisations to provide holistic support.

The hostels offer in Tower Hamlets consists of five services providing 341 beds. By working in partnership with social care, health, probation, and housing services, our supported accommodation helps to:

  • Reduce homelessness and rough sleeping.
  • Tackle drug and alcohol dependency.
  • Support individuals in moving from hostels into stable, long-term accommodation.
  • Reduce reoffending and anti-social behaviour.

Our ongoing commitment is to ensure that every resident in Tower Hamlets has access to the support and services they need to live independently and with dignity.