Supporting People funds organisations which provide support to a range of people who require assistance to live independently at home.
Services we fund can help you with:
- applying for benefits, budgeting and managing debts
- dealing with care professionals, family, neighbours and advocating on your behalf
- finding somewhere to live and setting up home
- gaining access to other support or community services
- keeping an eye on your well-being
- learning domestic, life or social skills in order to become more independent
- providing alarm systems to enable people to call for help in an emergency
- finding out about work or training.
Our local service directory lists all supported housing providers currently funded by Supporting People in Wolverhampton.
A national directory and directory of advocacy services are also available.
Services are available to the following people to aid independent home living:
Read real life case stories about how the Supporting People services have helped people with a range of problems to live independently.
- Brian's story - about Brian's struggle with homelessness and the help he received from his Supporting People service provider.
- Susan's story - about Susan's help she received from Supporting People service provider to cope with her husband's Parkinson's Disease.
Information leaflets and strategies (our plans).
We have produced some leaflets and also have strategies which direct the work of the programme about Supporting People. You can either download these by clicking the links or request them from us by using the contact details at the bottom of this page.
A range of information and resources are available for providers of Supporting People services.
Working in partnership
We work with a range of partners to ensure Supporting People services can be provided to people in Wolverhampton. Follow the link above to find out more.
Information about Supporting People is also available in other languages and formats including Braille, large font or CD rom.
For more information contact us by either using our online form or by:
e-mail: supporting.people@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 554906
Minicom: 01902 555554
Fax: 01902 551195
Write:
Supporting People
Adults and Community
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre
St. Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RT