Trelawn Road

Aims of the service

This service provides support to vulnerable adults with a mental health diagnosis 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 who is currently living in Lambeth with a mental health diagnosis.

 

How to access the service

You must be referred by Lambeth Special Needs Assessment Placement Team (SNAP). You should contact one of the following departments to check whether you meet the criteria:

• Lambeth Social Services
• Lambeth Housing Services.

 

Where will the support be delivered?

You will receive support in your own home by regular arranged support visits, if that is what you choose.  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 2 years. When you feel confident about living more independently we will work with you to withdraw your support and find more appropriate housing for you to move to. The service is funded by 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 what you need help with, and who will help you to achieve your goals. Your 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, 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 maximizing 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 to move..

 

What’s the accommodation like?

Trelawn Road comprises of six one bed flats with a shared garden. The house is located in Lambeth, in a quiet street, close to local transport and shops

For more information about this service contact

Frances Craven or Irene Conteh
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 contact

Frances Craven or Irene Conteh
Metropolitan Support Trust
MHT House
Crescent Lane
Clapham
London SW4 9RS
Tel: 020 7501 2376
Fax: 020 7501 2369