Housing support for older people
BCM Housing Support for Older People provides support to help people aged 60yrs and over to remain independent and continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Currently the service is open to people who are:
- Living in the South and East Belfast Area
- Aged 60+ and in need of housing support
- People who have their own tenancies (NIHE, private landlord or owner occupied)
The service is for a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of two years, in which time the older person can "float in and out" as their needs change. It is designed for those who will benefit from a time limited period of support. The service is also available to support those who are having to make a decision about their long term care and may feel better informed after a period of community based support.
Housing Support for Older People offers:
- Supports service users to maintain their tenancy and accommodation and remain at home if that is their wish
- Offers support focusing on increasing motivation and self confidence
- Supports service users to look after themselves and their home
- Empowers service users to manage all aspects of their money and personal administration
- Supports service users to combat social isolation and build supports
- Promotes positive lifestyle choices to enable service users to maintain or improve their physical health
- Supports the service user to enhance their emotional wellbeing and provides details of other services available in the community
- Encourages service users to engage in activities they find interesting and satisfying
- Helps service users find other support services if they require additional support with other issues
Referrals are welcome from
Belfast health and Social Care Trust
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Voluntary and Community groups
Other statutory organisations
And directly from older people who would like support from the service
For further information please contact:
Project Co-ordinator
Catherine Apsley
Email: fsop@belfastcentralmission.org
Tel: +44 028 9067 3471
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