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Blackburn Floating Support

Blackburn, BB2
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Support to stay independent

Blackburn Floating Support provides fully funded, housing-related support for adults aged 18 to 65, with mental health needs.

  • Support available five days a week, during office hours
  • Tailored and flexible support packages
  • Support in the home and local community

Support

What support do you provide?

Our team works with each customer to create a personalised support plan using the Home Star model, focused on achieving and maintaining a stable home.

Our highly trained staff provide support for people with mental health needs five days a week during office hours. We offer regular weekly contact, with flexibility to adapt support to individual needs.

This service also helps customers maintain stability when moving on to live independently after leaving our Roebuck Close, supported housing service in Blackburn.

Clients can also purchase optional telecare technology giving added safety, reassurance and greater independence.

How can you support me day-to-day?

  • Finding suitable accommodation
  • Hoarding support and de-cluttering
  • Managing bills and budgeting
  • Accessing benefits
  • Managing debt and rent arrears
  • Developing cooking and cleaning skills
  • Liaising with landlords and housing officers
  • Dealing with correspondence
  • Accessing education, training and work
  • Maintaining health, safety and security
  • Socialising and community involvement
  • Maintaining mental health and wellbeing

Applying

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for support from Blackburn Floating Support, applicants must:

  • Be aged 18 to 65
  • Have mental health needs
  • Need support to manage at home or maintain a tenancy
  • Live in the Blackburn area

How do I apply?

To apply directly as a self-referral, please complete the enquiry form below.

We also accept referrals from Blackburn’s Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), health professionals, social workers and landlords.

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

If you have any questions about the support services we provide, or would like a printed copy of our service leaflet, please contact us using the form below, or call 01254 278 579 during office hours.

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