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New provider of housing-related floating support services

East Sussex County Council, working with partners in the Local Housing Authorities, has selected a new provider of the Housing-Related Floating Support Service in the county.  Housing charity BHT Sussex, which provides support and advice services across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, took on provision of the service from 23 November.

This new service combines existing support contracts for working age and older adults into a single countywide service.  To support a smooth transition for clients, staff and partners, in the short term the service will keep the names Home Works and STEPS.

This service supports residents of East Sussex who are 16+, have housing-related support needs due to, for example, age, disability, substance use or ill health, and require support to find or sustain their accommodation. Support includes help to prevent homelessness, managing a tenancy, money management and accessing healthcare. Staff provide support in people’s own homes, via phone or video call, or in community venues.

Find out more on the BHT Sussex website.