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Supporting People is a programme to help vulnerable people live independently. It aims to deliver high quality and planned housing-related services which are cost effective and reliable, and complement existing care services.

The planning and development of services is based upon the needs of local people. Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, health, probation, support providers and customers that use support services.

We provide support in the following:

• paying housing-related bills [including rent]
• making sure that homes are secure and personal safety is upheld
• helping with benefit claims and filling in forms
• helping people to look after their own money
• helping people take control of their own home [shopping and cleaning]

Who is eligible for help from supporting people?

• older people
• people with disabilities
• homeless people or those at risk of homelessness
• young people leaving care
• women fleeing domestic violence
• people with mental health problems
• people with drug and alcohol problems

How does supporting people affect local people?

Any changes to the service will take place at a manageable pace. However, we are keen to know your views on the service that you use, so that you can influence the changes that will happen. This may be:

• as part of the review process
• as part of an organised forum
• through consultation with the organisation who provides your service
• through contact with the Supporting People team

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