Individual Survey - Supported Housing Strategy

About supported housing

Supported housing gives vulnerable people a home that helps them live independently.

Have your say

We welcome views from current and former supported housing residents, carers and other residents on the future of supported housing in Redbridge. Please read the information on the main page before completing the survey.

Your views will help shape services for adults and young people who may need additional support, including:

People with disabilities.
People experiencing domestic abuse.
People leaving care.
People experiencing homelessness.
People known to the criminal justice system.

You do not need to provide personal information.

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Which of the following best describes you?

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Current supported housing resident

Former supported housing resident

Family member or carer

Local resident

Professional in an individual capacity

Redbridge Councillor

Other

Prefer not to say

Please tell us the first three characters of your postcode to help us compare the views of residents from different areas of the Borough. (e.g. if your postcode is IG1 1NB, you would write it as IG1)

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How familiar are you with supported housing?

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Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

I have heard of it but do not know much about it

Not familiar at all

We outlined four priorities for the new Supported Housing Strategy

Deliver the Right Supported Housing in the Right Places
Promote Independence, Prevention and Positive Move-On
Improve Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion
Strengthen Partnerships, Quality and Co-production

Please indicate if you agree, disagree, or are not sure that each priority should be included in the new Supported Housing Strategy

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Deliver the Right Supported Housing in the Right Places

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

Promote Independence, Prevention and Positive Move-On

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

Improve Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

Strengthen Partnerships, Quality and Co-production

Disagree

Not sure

Agree

What do you think supported housing should help people with? Tick all the options that are applicable.

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Finding or maintaining a stable home

Developing independent living skills

Accessing health and social care

Managing mental health or emotional wellbeing

Recovering from substance misuse

Moving on to more independent accommodation

Safety from domestic abuse or exploitation

Reconnecting with education, training or employment

Reducing the risk of reoffending

Which groups do you think should be prioritised for supported housing? Tick all the groups that are relevant.

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Adults receiving or needing social care

Children and young people

Young people who have grown up in foster care or children's homes (care leavers)

People with physical, sensory or learning disabilities

People with mental health needs

People experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse

People experiencing homelessness

People leaving hospital, care or prison

People known to the criminal justice system

Older people

Young parents or families with children with additional support needs

What types of supported housing are most needed in Redbridge?

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Short-term emergency accommodation

Self-contained flats with floating support (flexible, short-term support to help with independent living)

Shared accommodation with staff on site

Women-only or specialist domestic abuse accommodation

Accessible homes for people with disabilities

Housing for young people and those who have grown up in foster care or children's homes (care leavers)

Housing for people leaving prison or at risk of reoffending

Mental health recovery accommodation

Accommodation for people recovering from substance misuse

Move-on (transitional) accommodation for people ready to live more independently in the community

How important are the following features of supported housing?

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Safe and secure accommodation

Not important

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Essential

Support available when it is needed

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Very important

Essential

Accessible design and adaptations

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Slightly important

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Very important

Essential

Privacy and personal space

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Slightly important

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Essential

Clear rules and respectful management

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Very important

Essential

Support to build independence

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Slightly important

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Essential

Good transport links

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Essential

Close access to health, social care and other services

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Opportunities to contribute to the local community

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How important is it that residents are involved in decisions about their support and accommodation?

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Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Essential

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What would help residents feel safe in and around supported housing?

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Visible staff presence

24-hour emergency support

Good lighting and secure entrances

Clear arrangements for visitors

Strong action on antisocial behaviour

Trauma-informed and respectful support

Separate or specialist accommodation where appropriate

Good communication with neighbours

Confidential ways to report concerns

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What concerns, if any, do you have about supported housing being located in your community?

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Impact on local safety

Noise or antisocial behaviour

Pressure on local services

Changes to the character of the neighbourhood

Lack of information or consultation

No concerns

Other (please specify)

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How could concerns about supported housing be addressed?

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How well do you think public services (e.g. NHS, housing, employment support, etc.) currently work together to support people with housing needs?

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Very well

Fairly well

Neither well nor poorly

Poorly

Very poorly

I do not know

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Which organisations or services should work more closely together?

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Housing services

Adult social care

Children's services

Health and mental health services

Domestic abuse services

Police, probation and other criminal justice services

Voluntary and community organisations

Employment, education and skills services

Housing Associations

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What should be done to make supported housing more inclusive and accessible?

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What is the most important change you would like to see in supported housing over the next five years?

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