Supported housing resources
Supported Housing good practice, toolkits and research funded by the Housing Corporation
Thematic review: Vulnerable people in general needs housing
Sector study 60: Supported housing and housing for older people
This study uses the Regulatory and Statistical Return (RSR) time series database to examine how the stock of housing aimed at particular needs and owned and managed by housing associations has changed since the 1988 Housing Act.
In brief: Training residents to get involved
This In Brief summarises the outcomes of Look Ahead Housing and Care’s Customer Training programme, an initiative that was funded by the Housing Corporation.
In brief: Shared living – what works in supported housing
A social and business review of the role and perceptions of shared housing models for people with support requirements.
Building for All: Identifying the needs of supported housing in London research
Report, technical report, Excel toolkit and case studies report.
Supported Housing and the Law (SITRA/LAG)
This book provides an accessible and user-friendly introduction to the law governing supported housing.
Risk Management Toolkit for supported housing
A good practice guide to assist housing associations with risk identification and management (this is to be re-launched in 2008).
Housing associations and managing agents: performance assessment framework for housing associations working with managing agents
A good practice guide for RSLs working with managing agents
Housing with support and the efficiency agenda - a toolkit
This Toolkit is primarily aimed at assisting housing associations involved in care and support provision to address the current efficiency agenda
Best Value: housing and support
Provides examples of best practice from housing associations for implementing best value and improving services in supported housing
Your move next
This website is for staff and residents in temporary supported housing who want to plan the next housing move
Clean Break: Integrated Housing and Care Pathways for Homeless Drug Users
Homeless Link's research focuses on how housing and treatment services can work together more effectively to support treatment outcomes and reduce the risk of homelessness among drug users.
Homeless Link's good practice handbooks website
Overcoming the Barriers to Move-on in the South West research
Identifying and overcoming the barriers to providing and securing move-on accommodation in the South West.
Prisoner Resettlement and Housing Provision, plus a Good Practice Ideas report
Housing and support needs of people aged 18-55 with sight loss
Sector study: Good housing and good health
Sector study: At your service
RSL rents and service charges for supported housing and housing for older people
Launch pad for life
Report assessing the role of foyers in housing association provision.
What Happened Next?
A report on ex-residents of Foyers - executive summary
Building for All: Identifying the needs of supported housing in London research
Other useful websitesCare Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) Change Agent Team
BME Supporting People Action Research and Knowledge (BMEspark)
