The aim of our Housing Support Service is to provide help to older people in their own homes to enable them to remain living independently.

How we support you

You will be introduced to a Support Worker who will make a visit each week for an agreed period of time. The service is temporary for a period of 3 months to a maximum of 2 years.

Who may use the service?

Older People who live within the Bristol boundaries either in rented or owner occupied accommodation, are over the age of 55 years and in need of housing related support. The scheme offers 50 places which will be allocated and prioritized according to the needs of the individual.

What support can we offer?

• Welfare Checks to ensure well being
• Assistance to maintain the safety of the home and report maintenance issues, minor repairs etc.
• Income maximisation checks, completing benefit forms, budgeting
• Moving & Resettlement activity including support to source furniture, funding, liaising with utility companies, signing on with G.P's. etc.
• Help with Life Skills e.g.:
  • Food Preparation
  • Advice and prompting on cleaning and hygiene
  • Assistance and advice on budgeting and managing finances
  • Dealing with correspondence
• Support to access social networks and other services
• Accompany to appointments
• Informal advocacy and liaison with other agencies, Social Services etc.

Service Opening times:

Monday to Friday

9am-1pm; 2pm-5pm

How can you access the Service?

Referrals can be made by yourself, a relative or a professional. Either complete the Referral form or call us on 0117 9281546/7. On completion and return of the form you will be contacted by the Service Co-ordinator to arrange an assessment visit.