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Independent living services

Independent living services consist of one-to-one support and respond to people's needs across a spectrum of housing related activities. Support can be delivered within the home, in a community hub or other suitable place.


Support can include:

  • help with budgeting and reducing debt
  • support with tenancy related paperwork
  • housing benefits claims and appeals
  • setting up and managing utilities
  • support to comply with the conditions of a tenancy and preventing tenancy breakdown
  • help with moving to more appropriate accommodation
  • health, wellbeing and safety advice
  • support to manage risk or crisis
  • signposting to welfare rights and other agencies

The services we fund are included in the following.

Mental health

This service offers personalised support enabling people with mental ill-health to maintain their home and be in control of their housing needs.

Eligibility: people aged 16 plus with a mental health need which impacts on their ability to manage their day-to-day lives.

Support period: up to a maximum of 12 months.

Referral route: professional or self-referral via P3. Derbyshire Independent Living Service has 5 drop-in navigators situated in Ripley, Buxton, Matlock, Ilkeston and Swadlincote. No appointment is necessary, but drop-in times vary between locations so please telephone: 01773 742051 for current times at your nearest service.

Adults

The Derbyshire Low Level Support Service empowers adults to maintain their independence and wellbeing at home.

Eligibility: people who are over 18, residing in Derbyshire (excluding Derby) and living in any housing tenure who need support to live and remain independently in their home.

Support period: Individuals can be supported for a period of up to 12 weeks.

Referral route: Both referrals from individuals and professionals are accepted.

Provider contact details: email lowlevelsupport@sdcvs.org.uk or telephone: 01283 817416. Referrals can be made by phone between 9am and 5pm. An out-of-hours answerphone is available and will be responded to as soon as possible.