Acre Lane

Aims of the service

This service provides support to vulnerable adults with a history of homelessness or rough sleepers to enable them to live independently in the community. It supports people to develop the skills necessary to move onto independent accommodation.

 

Who can apply for the service?

Anyone aged 18–65 years who is currently a rough sleeper and has a recent history of homelessness.

 

How to access the service

You must be referred by the Street Population Outreach Team (SPOT) or a specialist homelessness agency and have been assigned a chain number and be linked to the clearing house.

 

What is the accommodation like and where will the support be delivered?

Acre Lane is a block of 7 studio flats with an on site office. You will receive support in your home by regular arranged support visits. You will be allocated a support worker who will work with you directly. They will meet with you at least once a week. Other staff at the office are available to assist you Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm

 

How long will the support last?

The support that we provide will normally last for up to 1 year. When you feel confident about living more independently we will work with you, alongside the Clearing House to find appropriate housing for you to move on to. The service is funded by the Supporting People Team at Lambeth Council. You should not have to pay for the service that we provide.

How we will work with you

Together we will identify what help you need, how we can best support you and how the support will be delivered. This will be done using our outcome based support planning process, which discusses the area where you need help, and who will help you to achieve your goal/s. The support plan will also be reviewed on a regular basis with you. This may be in addition to any existing support you may receive from other agencies.

 

What support will be offered?

• Help to access specialist support and services.
• Help to access community resources and other support services in your area.
• Assistance to claim the correct benefits and help completing forms.
• Help with bills, clearing debt and maximising money.
• Advice on tenancy issues and managing your home.
• Support to find education, training, employment and voluntary work.
• Advice and information on health.
• General life skills.
• Assistance with resettlement and move on options when you are ready.

For more information about this service contact:

Irene Conteh or Kenze Walker–Chong
Metropolitan Support Trust
MHT House
Crescent Lane
Clapham
London SW4 9RS
Tel: 020 7501 2376
Fax: 020 7501 2369

 

For more information about this service please contact:

Irene Conteh or Kenze Walker–Chong
Metropolitan Support Trust
MHT House
Crescent Lane
Clapham
London SW4 9RS

Tel: 020 7501 2376
Fax: 020 7501 2369