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Need Supported Accommodation? We're Here To Help

You do not need to complete a long referral form straight away. Simply send us a few basic details and a member of our team can contact you, talk through your situation and help you understand the next steps.

Simple First Step

Speak to Our Team

Help With Your Referral

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Understand Your Options

Speak to One of Our Team

Not sure where to start? Send us a few basic details and a member of our team can contact you to talk through your current housing situation and what support you may need.

Find Suitable Housing

Where a referral is suitable and accommodation is available, we'll look at the options we have and whether there's a placement that meets your needs and circumstances.

A Simple Way to Ask for Housing Help

You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Whether you need supported accommodation, are worried about becoming homeless or simply need help understanding your options, our team can talk through your situation and help you take the next step.

Help With Your Referral

You don't have to complete a long referral form on your own. If supported accommodation may be suitable, we can help you understand the referral process and the information we need.

Support That Helps

Our supported housing isn't just somewhere to stay. We provide practical support to help residents build stability, manage everyday life and work towards greater independence.

Every situation is different. We'll listen to what's happening and explain whether Able Housing may be able to support you and what options could be available.

Clear Next
Steps

We'll explain what happens next, what information may be needed and how the assessment process works, so you know where you stand throughout your referral.

You Don't Have to Figure it Out Alone

If you need supported accommodation, the referral process can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming. You may not know what information is needed, whether you are eligible, or what type of accommodation would be right for you.

That’s why we’ve made it easy to take the first step. Send us a few basic details and a member of our team can contact you, talk through your situation and help you understand what happens next.

If supported accommodation may be suitable, we can then guide you through the full referral and assessment process.

We Can Help You With:

  • Understanding your options

  • Discussing your housing situation

  • Completing your referral

  • Explaining what we need

  • Finding suitable accommodation

  • Answering your questions

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We Contact
You

Once you send us your details, a member of our team will get in touch to understand your current housing situation and what help you are looking for.

What Happens Next?

We Complete Your Referral

If supported accommodation may be suitable, we’ll help you complete the full referral and gather the information needed for an assessment.

We Look at Next Steps

Once your referral has been assessed, we’ll explain the outcome and, where appropriate and available, discuss suitable accommodation with you.

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More Than Just Somewhere To Stay

Supported accommodation combines a safe place to live with practical support to help you build stability and become more independent.

At Able Housing, the aim is not simply to provide a room. We work with residents to help them maintain their accommodation, manage everyday responsibilities and make progress towards their longer-term goals.

Supported Housing Provides:

  • A safe and stable home

  • Regular support

  • Help with everyday life

  • Support maintaining your tenancy

  • Greater structure and stability

  • Help building independence

  • Support towards future goals

  • A clear plan for moving forward

Homeless

Sofa Surfing

Facing Eviction

In Unsafe Housing

Housing Crisis

Need Support

Supported Housing

Tenancy Issues

Housing Stability

Could Supported Accommodation Be Right For You?

Supported housing can help adults who need a safe, stable place to live alongside practical support.

You may be homeless, sofa surfing, at risk of losing your home, struggling in your current accommodation or simply need more support to live independently.

You do not need to know whether you qualify before contacting us. Tell Able Housing a little about your situation and our team can explain whether supported accommodation in Birmingham may be suitable and what the next steps are.

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Important Emergency Notice

Able Social Housing is not an emergency service. If someone is in immediate danger, at risk of harm, or needs urgent medical or police assistance, contact emergency services immediately on 999. If someone is homeless or at risk of homelessness, they should also contact their local council homelessness team as soon as possible.

Our supported accommodation is designed to give you a safe, stable place to live alongside practical support. Through regular visits, ongoing support and well-managed homes, we help residents maintain their accommodation and work towards greater independence.

Weekly Property Vists

Our team visits regularly to check in, provide support and help you deal with any issues that may be affecting your accommodation or wellbeing.

Property Standards

We regularly check the condition of our supported accommodation, including shared areas, cleanliness and maintenance, so problems can be identified and reported quickly.

Support That Helps You Stay Settled

We help you settle into your accommodation, understand your responsibilities and get practical support with everyday life where needed.

Ongoing Support

Responsive Management

If you have a problem with your accommodation or need support, you’ll have a clear way to contact our team so concerns can be dealt with as quickly as possible.

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What Happens After You Get in Touch?

Once you contact Able Housing, a member of our team will speak with you about your current housing situation and the support you may need.

If supported accommodation may be suitable, we’ll help you move through the referral and assessment process. We’ll explain what information is needed, answer any questions and let you know what happens next.

If your referral is suitable and we have appropriate accommodation available, we can then discuss a potential placement with you.

We May Ask About:

  • Current Housing

  • Support Needs

  • Preferred Area

  • Daily Living

  • Current Support

  • Income or Benefits

  • Accommodation Needs

  • Any Risks

  • Your Circumstances

  • Future Goals

Frequently asked questions

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