Lisson Street provides accommodation for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The building accommodates 7 customers and live-in carers in self-contained flats with a lounge / diner, bedroom/s and bathroom. Commissioned by Supporting People, the service offers 16 hours of support per week to provide all housing related support which includes:
- Benefits Support
- Maintenance and Repair support
- Fire Safety; and
- Rents/service charge support
The key aim of the service is to promote long term independence. There is no set time limit for the service however, under the assured shorthold tenancy the service aims to move customers to general housing within 2 years. This is assessed on an individual needs basis. The service also provides support to customers to access:
- Health & Wellbeing services
- Employment
- Education; and
- Training services in the Borough
This is a service that requires a referral from the Community Learning and Disability team:
Westminster Learning Disability Partnership:
Tel: 020 7641 7411
Email: adminwldp@westminster.gov.uk
Individuals wishing to access this service must be known to the Community Learning and Disability Team or Housing Team. The landlord, Peabody is also involved in the referral process.
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