The accommodation is usually provided through a tenancy agreement.

The support provided varies between schemes - some offer personal care support as well as support to manage the tenancy (e.g. help with managing money, organising household tasks and maintenance).

Enquiries can be made direct to the housing providers or through your District Council. All people allocated to supported housing have to be registered with the housing department of their District Council.

Providers of Supported Housing:

There are a variety of supported housing providers in Cambridgeshire including:

Larksfield, Wisbech:

Larksfield supported housing scheme, 9 Larksfield, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 2UW.
There are 11 places in this scheme with 6 bedsits and 5 self contained bungalows. The accommodation is in a mixed housing estate close to the centre of the town.

Enquiries to Kim Nott, 01945 581 510.

The Papworth Trust:

The Papworth Trust run a variety of housing schemes across the County. All enquirires to:
Alan Carter, Housing manager, Papworth Trust telephone: 01480 830341

Or visit the Papworth Trust Website - Housing

Granta Housing:

Granta provide 6 supported housing flats with care staff based on site offering 24 hour cover.
Granta are the providers of supported housing for Cambridge City.

All enquiries to Liz Addae, Granta Housing 01223 702255

How to Apply for Supported Housing

Supported housing is managed though your District Council. You will need to contact the District Council housing department (see links below) who can give you details on:

• Who is eligible for supported housing in your area;
• How to apply for supported housing;
• Which providers have schemes in your area;
• What further steps you need to take if you think you may be eligible for supported housing.

It is also likely that you will have to have an assessment from social services before it is decided whether or not you are eligible for supported housing.

You can also arrange an assessment of your needs, including housing issues, through Cambridgeshire County Council's Contact Centre "Cambridgeshire Direct" on

          0845 045 5202

• Cambridge City Council - Housing Department
• East Cambridgeshire District Council - housing transferred to Hereward Housing
• Fenland District Council - Housing Department
• Huntingdonshire District Council - Housing Services Information.
• South Cambridgeshire District Council Housing Services - Shire Homes