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Defoe Court

East Street, Epsom, KT17 01372 232 210

Defoe Court has 21 studio flats. We provide support for young people aged 16 to 25, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and have low, medium or high support needs. Residents are encouraged to take control of their lives and build on their skills and strengths.

At a glance

  • Staff on-site 24 hours a day
  • Short-term supported housing for up to two years
  • Communal lounge, training and activity rooms, kitchen and courtyard
Exterior of Defoe Court in Epsom.
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Location

Location

A residential area of Epsom, close to shops, leisure facilities, parks, Nescott College, and bus and rail connections.

Accommodation type

Accommodation type

21 fully-furnished studio flats, each with a kitchenette and modern bathroom. There is level access throughout the building and garden.

Communal areas

Communal areas

A lounge, training and activity rooms, a kitchen, a courtyard with communal bicycle storage and an allotment area. WiFi is available throughout.

Safety and security

Safety and security

Staff office on-site, CCTV and a secure door access system all help to ensure residents’ safety and security.

Tenancy agreement

Rental agreement type

All flats are let on a licence agreement.

Communal kitchen and dining area at Defoe Court.

Support planning

Staff draw up a personalised care and support plan with residents using the Young Person's Star model. 

Staff availability

Our highly-trained staff are on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving residents peace of mind that support is always on-hand. There is also a telephone support service, should residents require further assistance.

Tailored care, support and assistance includes

  • Maintaining a tenancy
  • Managing finances (budgeting and benefits)
  • Cooking, cleaning and shopping
  • Building positive relationships
  • Developing hobbies and interests
  • Managing nutrition and hydration needs
  • Dealing with correspondence
  • Socialising and community involvement
  • Maintaining health, safety and security
  • Signposting and accessing other services
  • Planning a successful move-on

Additional support services

We also provide short-term follow-on support when residents move on to live independently.

A Defoe Court resident talks with a support worker

For more details, download the Defoe Court information leaflet (PDF 276kb). Alternatively, if you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us at Defoe Court directly.

We would be delighted to offer you advice or arrange an informal visit so you can see first-hand the excellent services and facilities we have to offer.

Skelton Court living space

Eligibility

To be eligible for a place at Defoe Court, applicants must:

  • Be aged 16 to 25
  • Be homeless, or at risk of homelessness

How to apply

We accept referrals from Surrey County Council Children's Services and Leaving Care teams, as well as Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.

Two residents learn to cook with the help of their support worker at Defoe Court.

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