1. Equinox Alcohol Floating Support preventing homelessness JAG 20 th May 2010

2. Floating Support  Since 1999  Currently provide six services  Objectives - Prevent tenancy breakdown - Reduce harm/access treatment - Develop life-skills - Meaningful activity

3. Approaches  Support planning, risk assessments, key working, reviews, etc  Home visits  Personalisation  Promoting hope, belief, confidence, etc  Work in partnership

4. Associated needs  Associated Needs - Drug misuse - Offending - Mental health  Other Providers - Generic floating support schemes - Linked to treatment - Involve private landlords

5. Challenges  Engaging service users  Addressing immediate issues – rent arrears, behaviour, safety  Reducing harm – alcohol, lifestyle  Linking into services  Sustainable change

6. The Future  Emphasis on meeting complex needs with support/care packages  Limited support – level and duration  Personalisation – choice, personal budgets  Range of accommodation