Portadown Residential Projects
A total of 226 people presented as homeless to Portadown Residential Projects, of these 84 were accommodated, 12 were given
emergency accommodation and the remaining 72 engaged in a Support Plan which is client focused and takes into account the needs of the individual.
A total of 12 females presented as homeless, 2 were given 1 night emergency accommodation and the rest were referred to more appropriate single room accommodation at Linen Court, Armagh. A total of 3 young people under the age of 18 years presented as homeless they in turn were referred to Linen Court.
There is an increased demand for accommodation from citizens from the European Union and Accession countries. We accommodated 9 Portuguese, 4 Polish, 1 Czech and 1 Algerian, some of these people had no access to funds or public resources.
In the Supported Housing Projects at No’s 21 & 32 Edward Street, Portadown; the occupied beds as a % of available beds stood at 90%. In the flats complex at No.49 Thomas Street, Portadown the occupied bed as a % of beds available stood at 89%.
As well as engaging with their support worker residents are referred to Key 2 for essential & life skills training.
Of the 72 residents who actively engaged in a support plan, 24 have re-established themselves in the community, 11 have returned to family, 5 were referred to other agencies, 9 moved on and 23 are still involved in the support programme.
From April 2005 to March 2006 we had 28 residents meetings. These meetings give the service users the opportunity to participate directly in the service and support which is being offered by the organisation and keeps them informed of any changes in legislation policy and procedures which affect them.
On the 22nd March 2006, 4 residents attended a Supporting People Service Users Conference in the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown. At least one resident attended from each of the residential projects.
Contact with other Agencies & Stake Holders
Our major stakeholders i.e. those that fund us, take an interest in the quality of service we provide and/or refer their clients to us are:
- Key 2
- Supporting People
- Probation Board NI
- Social Services
- Social Security Agency
- NI Housing Executive
- Open Door Housing Association – Joint Management Partner
- Ulidia Housing Association – Joint Management Partner
- Craigavon Area Hospital
- Craigavon & Banbridge Health & Social Service Trust
- Council for the Homeless NI
Supporting People
In line with Supporting People we aim to provide accommodation and support to some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
In addition to being single and homeless many of our residents have multiple and complex needs and require a high level of support. Our client group consists mainly of the following.
- Frail elderly people in need of support
- People with physical disability
- People with learning difficulties
- People with mental health issues
- People with alcohol and drug issues
- Vulnerable young people at risk
- Offenders at risk of re-offending
- Ethnic minorities in need of accommodation and support
In terms of the Quality Assessment Framework, our service users must have support plans based upon up to date assessments of need. Processes must place service users views at the centre of support plans which are managed by skilled staff and involve other professionals and services.
Edward Street Hostel Publications
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Residents Handbook (2.90MB)
