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This section includes local, regional and national information about Supporting People including Supporting People Newsletter, consultation, training and policy development.

Audit Inspection result March 2009

The Audit Commission has awarded a one-star ‘fair’ rating to the Supporting People Programme in Bradford. The Council declared that the results represented a “turnaround” for the service, while the Audit Commission said the service had “promising prospects for improvement”. During previous inspections the programme was given a ‘poor’, no-star rating. Domini Gunn, senior manager at the Audit Commission, said: “Bradford Council and its partners have made progress in planning and delivering the Supporting People programme and are now able to commission the right housing-related support services, of a good quality, for vulnerable people in the city.”

Moira Wilson, the Council’s strategic director of adult services, said: “A great deal of hard work has gone into turning this service around and it is a credit to the staff, our partners and the involvement of people who use the services, that we have received such an improved inspection report. “Work is already being done to address the areas which still need to improve, but I am confident that we can still take the service in the right direction.”

Councillor Dale Smith, the Council’s executive member for adult services, said: “Elected members will intensify their support and scrutiny to ensure that we continue at the pace we have gathered over the last 12 months so that the service will continue to grow and develop with positive outcomes.”

Please click below for a copy of the full report.

City of Bradford MDC Supporting People Final Audit Commission Inspection Report

New Services

The Supporting People Team has recently commissioned some new services in the District. This will increase the amount of floating support available in the district for a number of client groups.

People with substance misuse problems

DISC have been awarded the contract for a pilot floating support service for people with substances misuse problems. This service will provide support to individuals, couples or families who require housing support and support regarding substance misuse issues. The support will be provided to people in their own accommodation.

The attached presentation was part of the launch event the service held in Bradford.

View a PowerPoint Presentation of DISC Service Launch

For more information read this leaflet.

DISC Substance Misuse Leaflet

Or check the floating support section of the on-line directory.

People with Complex Needs

Horton Housing Association has been awarded the contract for this pilot service (12 months) for people with Complex Needs. The service will provide support to individuals, couples or families who require housing related support. Customers accessing the service must fall into three or more of the identified Supporting People primary client groups. The support will be provided to people in their own accommodation.

For more information read this leaflet.

Horton Housing Sustain Leaflet Complex Needs

Gypsy/Traveller Service

Horton Housing Association have been successful in seeking funding for a Gypsy/Traveller Service within the Bradford District. The service will provide support to individuals, couples or families who require housing related support.

Gypsy & Traveller Service Leaflet

Bradford Praised for its support to female victims of violence

Bradford has been praised for providing specialised services for women who have experienced violence.

Consultation

This report includes the findings from focus group consultations conducted in 2007 and from the Under 1 Roof Event 2007. It also details proposals for future service user developments that have went on to inform the Service User Strategy and Service User Action Plan.

Service User Consultation Report 2007-08