Floating support for people with HIV

Aims of the service

The aim of the service is to work with you to resolve any current and ongoing issues that are preventing you from successfully maintaining your tenancy.

The purpose is to promote your independence by giving you the skills to deal confidently with these problems.

We hope that you will then have the ability to tackle any future difficulties independently.

 

Who can apply for the service?

Individuals who live in Nottingham City who have been diagnosed HIV positive.

 

How to access the service

If you feel you meet the criteria, you can be referred through Joy Rushton, Specialist Social Worker at the PCT. You can also make a self-referral or ask to be referred by another agency. If you would like a referral form, please telephone us on 0115 9775310 and ask for the Floating Support Department.

 

How is the support service funded?

The service is funded by Supporting People. You do not have to pay anything for this service.

 

Where will the support be delivered?

Support is generally provided in your home although you may agree to meet at our offices or other location in your local community.

 

How long will the support last?

The support can last for up to 2 years but often goals are achieved before this time, enabling people to live more independently.

 

How we will work with you

You and your support worker will identify the areas you would like to work on by completing a support plan. We  will do this by agreeing the goals you would like to achieve and the actions which will help you to do this. The support plan will be regularly reviewed to discuss your progress and plan any future aims. As part of your support we may work in partnership with other agencies.

 

What support will be offered?

• Support with move on, setting up and maintaining tenancies.
• Help with claiming benefits, and filling in forms.
• Advice on budgeting/debts and rent/council tax arrears.
• Support to identify opportunities for education, training, employment and voluntary work.
• Help to contact other agencies.
• Undertake signposting and referrals to other appropriate agencies, services and community resources.
• Help to settle disputes if you are having difficulties with neighbours.
• Any other support that will enable you to keep your tenancy.

 

For more information about this service contact

Laura Munro
Metropolitan Support Trust
Civic Centre
Pavilion Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham NG2 5FE
Tel: 0115 977 5310
Fax: 0115 977 5371

 

For more information about this service contact

Laura Munro
Metropolitan Support Trust
Civic Centre
Pavilion Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham NG2 5FE
Tel: 0115 977 5310
Fax: 0115 977 5371