The Supporting People programme offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence.  Local authorities and their partners plan, commission and provide quality housing related support services, which help vulnerable people to live independently in the community.

For more information call the national helpline on: 0207 944 2556.

Also, you can find more information about Supporting People by clicking on the external links below:

Supporting People Directory of Services (includes a search for local accommodation and support services).  www.spdirectory.org.uk (opens new window).

Supporting People at: www.spkweb.org.uk (opens new window).

The Supporting People Programme at: www.directgov.uk (opens new window).

Policy, Training and Consultancy for Supported Housing at: www.sitra.org.uk (opens new window).

Funding and Regulation of Housing Associations at: www.housingcorp.gov.uk (opens new window).

For Housing information from your local council select one of these links:

Blaby District Council (opens new window).

Phone:  0116 275 0555.

Charnwood Borough Council (opens new window).

Phone:  01509 263 151.

Harborough District Council (opens new window).

Phone:  01858 828 282.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (opens new window).

Phone:  01455 238 141.

Melton Borough Council (opens new window).

Phone:  01664 502 502.

North West Leicestershire District Council (opens new window).

Phone:  01530 454 545.

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (opens new window).

Phone:  0116 288 8961.

A  range of information on housing services. You can search for housing at a local and national level by postcode or type of accommodation. It includes links to Care and Repair (Disabled Persons Housing Association) which has branches in Leicestershire.

HousingCare.org is a partnership venture, led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC).

Phone: 020 7820 1343. Fax: 020 7820 3970. Email: enquiries@eac.org.uk.

LHA-ASRA provides housing for a wide range of people with different needs from all ages and backgrounds.  This includes housing for rent and shared ownership, sheltered housing for older people, and bedspaces of supported housing for vulnerable groups and individuals with special needs.

For more details contact:

Head Office: LHA-ASRA, 3 Bede Island Road, Leicester, LE2 7EA.
Customer Contact Centre: 0845 3891 777

Shelternet aims to provide information for anyone facing a housing problem. If you need urgent advice, call the Freephone Housing Advice Line: 0808 800 4444.

Local Office: Leicestershire Shelter Housing Aid and Research Project (SHARP), IND. 13 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7AD.

Phone: 0116 254 6064.  Email: mail@leicestershelter.org.uk.