The
Accommodation Project
In
response to the ever-increasing problem of homelessness, organisations
have striven to do the best that they can and sometimes this
requires individuals to be accommodated in Bed and Breakfast
properties.
This is not the desired end result as it is not the solution
to the problem as some of these families need support and
managed advice. This is difficult to provide within Bed and
Breakfast accommodation, especially with the increasing numbers
presenting as homeless.
Positive Steps has been contracted by Dundee City Council
for one year to provide assistance to between 80 and 90 families
and individuals currently living in Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
The purpose of this project is to assist the council and help
people in Bed and Breakfast accommodation to move onto more
permanent housing.
Our
Aims
Working
in partnership with Dundee City Council ‘The B&B
Project’ works with a range of organisations and charities
such as Dundee Cyrenians, The Salvation Army, Dundee Survival
Group and several housing associations.
With the go ahead issued in June, Positive Steps is currently
starting to provide these individuals and families with a
tailored package of assistance according to their circumstances
and required needs.
The initial task for Positive Steps is to meet with these
families and individuals to build a relationship, assess housing
needs and to help find suitable accommodation depending on
the needs identified.
Suitable accommodation could fall into the categories of tenancy
or accommodation within a hostel or resettlement facility.
The Positive Steps B&B team are committed to improving
the lives of the homeless and to motivating individuals to
take a few ‘positive steps’ from homelessness
to living in their own tenancy within the community. The following
months will allow Positive Steps to fully settle into this
development role and as a direct result help the lives of
many families and individuals.
Contact
Us
If
you would like more information on the Accommodation Project
please contact Lorraine MacPherson on 01382 202463 or email
lorrainemacpherson@positivesteps.org.uk
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Links :
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Education
Further Links:
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