Homelessness Reduction and Rough Sleeping Strategy

We want to do the following to prevent and relieve homelessness in Hartlepool:

• Ensure the newly restructured team is fit for purpose and suitably trained and equipped to undertake all statutory functions relating to homelessness 
• Ensure public information is uptodate, accurate and readily available for those experiencing homelessness   
• Ensure the Homeless Prevention Partnership is strong, effective and appropriately supported to deliver on the homelessness action plan
• Maximise all opportunities for funding to support the delivery of our services 
• Review all supported accommodation currently available in the town and ensure it delivers services and support that matches need 
• Review the allocations police ensuring it meets the needs of those most vulnerable
• Review ‘Quality Homes’ to ensure it delivers the principles of social lettings 
• Re-inforce the Duty to Refer process with key stakeholders so that effective communication and information sharing supports the accommodation of vulnerable adults 
• Re-visit the ‘Team Around’ process ensuring adults with complex lives are effectively supported via a multi-agency approach 
• Engage service users in our work allowing their voice to influence our approach
• Work collaboratively across the Tees Valley with colleagues on activities that are mutually beneficial 
• Undertake a Needs Assessment and ensure our data is accurate and reported appropriately so we have a thorough understanding of need. 

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We want to do the following to end rough sleeping in Hartlepool:

• Continue to collaborate with key partners in the Rough Sleeper Action Group
• Continue to benefit from external experts in rough sleeping and their flexible approaches to locating rough sleepers out of hours 
• Investigate the opportunity to operate a ‘safe place to go/ stay’ in Hartlepool 
• Provide a rapid response to those affected by rough sleeping
• Address the root causes of rough sleeping tackling identified issues in collaboration with partners 
• Explore alternative accommodation solutions including the Housing First model where appropriate
• Ensure provision of emergency accommodation for cold weather months (SWEP), including support for people to be able to move on.

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We want to do the following to provide temporary accommodation, support people to move on, and increase access to housing in Hartlepool:

• Continue to provide an out of hours service so that the public and emergency services can make contact and we can secure safety for homeless people 
• Ensure temporary accommodation is always available, accessible and of a good standard and used appropriately while homelessness assessments are undertaken 
• Use “out of borough” placements as a last resort  
• Ensure strong relationships with Registered Providers and Private Rented Sector Landlords are in place so that a wide range of accommodation options are available
• Explore alternative accommodation options for service users maximising use of existing buildings and space where appropriate  
• Ensure tenancy support is in place so that service users can be helped to move on from temporary accommodation into alternative housing with support plans in place as appropriate
• Strengthen our tenancy support and Housing First delivery process.   

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We want to do the following to support complex adults in Hartlepool:

• Ensure appropriate staffing is in place to meet the needs of complex service users 
• Ensure the team is trained in understanding the needs of complex service users and the impact of Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences on lives 
• Review the current TATI procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and address the needs of complex adults that are experiencing multiple issues including homelessness
• Hold TATI meetings for service users with multiple needs and ensure multi agency support is in place to support effective interventions
• Assess and secure suitable accommodation for complex service users using a range of options including commissioned supported accommodation, Housing First, support in dispersed accommodation 
• Provide Tenancy Support to complex service users ensure they have a plan and are supported to achieve agreed goals 
• Make sure we have regular contact with our most complex service users and be confident that they are safe; alert appropriate partners where we do not think this is the case.  

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