Supporting People and the future of housing related support
Introduction and update
In April 2009, the ring fence around Supporting People funding was removed. The £1.66bn will continue to be paid as a named grant in 2009-10 but will not be protected. All local authorities will have the freedom to spend the money how they see fit locally.
Supporting People has helped some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded people in society who do not qualify for statutory care. The removal of the Supporting People ring fence creates a significant risk that vital services for vulnerable people will suffer as funding is diverted away to other priorities and the experience, expertise and focus of Supporting People will be lost.
However, the new funding regime also creates opportunities to respond to local needs in more flexible ways, by joining up expenditure across health, adult social care and housing related support. This will mean new or expanded partnerships with different local authority service areas. As we move through the transition to new funding arrangements there is a need to prepare for opportunities and preserve and build on the successes of Supporting People.
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Camden Councils website about Supporting People HERE
Types of services provided by Leeds Council HERE
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Camden Councils website about Supporting People HERE
Types of services provided by Leeds Council HERE
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