How we identify and target 'at risk' groups
Updated: 23 May 2012
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Families and single parents
- We have introduced a tenancy support scheme for young mothers.
- We monitor and manage the location and type of temporary accommodation units to provide adequate locally available provision.
Domestic violence
- We have introduced a tenancy support scheme for victims of domestic violence.
- Where necessary, we have retrained staff on dealing with victims of domestic violence.
- We have also assisted Women's Aid in carrying out a fundamental review of the need for refuges.
Young people and single people
- We are formalising joint protocols with Health and Social Services Boards/Trusts for young people, particularly those under 18 years old.
- We have published joint research with Simon Community on young people leaving care.
- We are developing and expanding rent guarantee schemes and floating support for young people leaving care and single homeless people.
People suffering from mental health or addiction problems
- Developing "move on" accommodation.
- Introducing floating support to help sustain tenancies.
People with a physical disability
- Ensuring that adequate temporary accommodation units suitable for disabled persons are provided to meet demand.
People sleeping rough
- Completing an evaluation of outreach services in Belfast.
- Implementing appropriate action arising from commissioned research on rough sleepers.
- Developing "move on" accommodation.
People leaving the criminal justice system
- Contributing to Probation Board for Northern Ireland Accommodation Strategy.
- Developing floating support.
