28th October 2022
Sanctuary Supported Living
Working in close partnership, Sanctuary Supported Living and Suffolk County Council have committed to supporting the most vulnerable in the community through supported housing services, for a minimum of five years, with the option to extend until 2029.
The announcement brings hope to individuals, including young adults who have experienced or faced homelessness in areas including Ipswich, Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Sudbury, Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds. This new commitment is in addition to Sanctuary Supported Living’s supported housing with care services for people with learning disabilities or mental health needs in the county.
"[We have] a shared vision of supporting vulnerable people to get back on their feet and plan for a brighter future"
The not-for-profit service provider, has recently received national and local accolades. The team Anglesea Road and Berners Street in Ipswich having recently won an award from the Terrence Higgins Trust for raising the importance of sexual health awareness for youngsters in the local community, and Sanctuary Supported Living has been shortlisted for Care Employer at this year’s Great British Care Awards.
Supported housing services are essential for equipping people with the confidence, self-esteem and life skills they need to live independently, whether that’s for the first time or following a significant change in circumstances.
Dave Shaw, Head of Growth and Development for Sanctuary Supported Living, said: “We have built a robust relationship with Suffolk County Council through a shared vision of supporting vulnerable people to get back on their feet and plan for a brighter future. Securing these services for the people of Suffolk is a testament to the tireless work of our teams and our commitment to this area. This contract will improve prospects not only for vulnerable individuals across the county but through securing more jobs with career and development opportunities for local people.”
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