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Colchester Homeless Supported Housing

Queen Elizabeth Way, Colchester, CO2
Detached, two storey supported housing property. With scattered windows and centralised blue door and porch.

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About us

Colchester Homeless Supported Housing has three services spread across Colchester, including 16 bedrooms in a hostel, two move on flats and a four-bedroom house at Queen Elizabeth Way, 25 one-bedroom flats at Chinook and four studio flats at Pebmarsh Close. We provide support for adults aged 18 to 64 who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

  • Short-term supported housing for up to two years
  • Staff are available various hours, to suit residents’ needs
  • Personalised support using the Outcomes Star model

Accommodation

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Location

Spread across Colchester, close to shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, with good public transport connections to the town centre.

Type of accommodation

Accommodation type

16 bedrooms in a hostel, two move on flats, a four-bedroom house, 25 one-bedroom flats and four studio flats.

Shared living spaces

Communal areas

A lounge, kitchen, laundry room, bathroom and garden at Queen Elizabeth Way, and a shared garden at Chinook.

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Safety and security

CCTV and secure door access at Chinook, in addition to an overnight concierge service at Queen Elizabeth Way, to ensure residents feel safe and secure.

Wi-fi

Technology

Free Wi-Fi in communal areas. We can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.

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Rental agreement type

Flats at Chinook and Pebmarsh Close are let on assured shorthold tenancy agreements and rooms at Queen Elizabeth Way are let on licence agreements.

Detached, two storey supported housing property. With scattered windows and centralised blue door and porch.
A mixture of kept grass and gravelled pathways leading to a large shed, blue wooden gate and benched seating next to a tree.
Garden facing window allowing natural light into a brilliant white kitchen, fitted with plenty of storage and workplace space. The white and silver colour scheme are followed through to the household appliances.
A bright and airy studio apartment, housing a small kitchenette area with oven and hob. Following through to a single bed room a large television and wooden unit with a comfy cream arm chair.
Exterior image of the building with the gardens in front with benches, flower beds, grass and washing drying on a washing line
Detached, two storey supported housing property. With scattered windows and centralised blue door and porch.
A mixture of kept grass and gravelled pathways leading to a large shed, blue wooden gate and benched seating next to a tree.
Garden facing window allowing natural light into a brilliant white kitchen, fitted with plenty of storage and workplace space. The white and silver colour scheme are followed through to the household appliances.
A bright and airy studio apartment, housing a small kitchenette area with oven and hob. Following through to a single bed room a large television and wooden unit with a comfy cream arm chair.
Exterior image of the building with the gardens in front with benches, flower beds, grass and washing drying on a washing line

Support

Applying

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for a place at Colchester Homeless Supported Housing, applicants must:

  • Be aged 18 to 64
  • Meet the council’s homelessness criteria
  • Be willing to engage with support services

How do I apply?

We accept referrals from the Joint Referral Panel at Colchester Borough Council, please contact them for an application form.

All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.

If you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us using the form below, or call 01206 762 373 during office hours.

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