Supported Tenancies
If you have difficulty managing your tenancy and you are a Winchester City Council tenant, then our Supported Tenancy Service may be able to help you.
The aim of the Supported Tenancy Service is to help vulnerable tenants maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
Click on the leaflet below to view the Supported Tenancy Service information leaflet. A hard copy of this leaflet is also available from the Reception area in City Offices.
What is a Supported Tenancy?
If you agree to Tenancy Support, the Supported Housing team will become responsible for the management of your tenancy.
They will provide support workers in partnership with voluntary sector agencies like:
- Together (formerly Mental After Care Association, MACA)
The service will become the first point of contact in order to resolve any issues with your tenancy.
Our partner agencies have been chosen for their specialist knowledge and their support can be provided for a short period or long term, depending on your needs.
Who will the service help?
The Supported Tenancy Service will help:
- People with mental health problems
- Families under pressure
- Substance mis-users
- Care leavers
- Vulnerable young people
- People with learning difficulties
- People with physical disabilities
- People who are blind or deaf
- Ex-offenders with support needs
- Vulnerable older people, where specialist help is needed
Do I qualify for Tenancy Support?
You will qualify for Tenancy Support if you:
- Have an identifiable support need
- Are vulnerable
- Have difficulty coping with your tenancy
- Have difficulty living independently
- Are willing to let us help you
How do I apply for the service?
Simply call 01962 848289 and ask to speak to Lesley.
You can also e-mail the Supported Tenancy Service
Alternatively you can ask:
- Your Area Housing Manager
- The Housing Needs section
- Social Services
- Your GP
- Voluntary organisations or other outside agencies.
All these people can be asked to make a referral on your behalf.
