We offer assistance to those who are referred to us from a wide variety of backgrounds. These backgrounds include ex-offender, mental illness, homelessness, addiction to drugs and alcohol. We also help who are genuine need of a supported housing solution.
Where the above criteria are met then a referral can be made into our Tenancy Team, where citizens will be invited to attend a TPAS (Tenancy Pre Assessment Session) at the Birmingham Supported Living office. Within this assessment we will confirm the initial referral elements are correct, and then gather further information to confirm each citizens eligibility and suitability for our housing solution. In addition to this a wide range of additional information will be gathered that enables a more accurate identification of the correct housing solution to be made.
One specific area that must be considered when citizens are referred to us is that of benefits. There is some variability, depending on the background of the citizen, however in general terms citizens would need to be in receipt of ESA, DLA or PIP, in order to be eligible for the Birmingham housing Supported Living housing solution.
Where a citizen is accepted into the system a specific housing offer may then be made to them. This however would only be made once a PSA (Property Selection Assessment) has been completed. This process checks the level of risk to both the new citizen, existing citizens and local community, of placing them within the identified property.
Where a PSA repeatedly indicates a non-match then a citizen may unfortunately have to be refused progression into the system. This decision would not be taken lightly. We must however consider the wider impact on anyone involved, of any housing decisions that are made by Birmingham housing Supported Living.