Information for Service Users
Directory of Services
If you visit www.spdirectory.org.uk you can search the National Supporting People Directory of Services. For more information, please read the following leaflets:
ROOTS
ROOTS is a garden service managed by Help and Care. The service has two key aims:
- To provide supported trainee placements for people recovering from mental health problems.
- To provide gardening support for older people living in Bournemouth.
If you are interested in a placement, please see this ROOTS Poster and ROOTS Leaflet for details.
Local Housing Allowance
Local Housing Allowance came into effect on 7th April 2008. For more information please see this leaflet.
Newsletters
Supporting People produce a Service User Bulletin - SUB every three months. Please go to the Newsletters page to see our latest version.
Out and About Guide
The Out and About Guide is designed for people with learning disabilities and their supporters. The Guide gives useful tips on how to stay safe when out and about as well as providing relevant numbers.
Providing a useful travel - training tool for both professional and individual carers, the Out and About Guide continues to play a part in supporting the development of independence for people with learning difficulties.
For more information contact the Independent Travel Project Officer on 01202 458857.
Home Fire Risk Check Initiative
The above initiative has been highlighted by the DCLG with regards to the risk to vulnerable people.
Bournemouth's Community Fire Safety Officer is Steve Mant of Dorset Fire and Rescue Service. If you would like to contact Steve his telephone number is 01202 844699.
Charging Policy
This policy sets out the way in which some service users will be expected to contribute to the cost of the services they receive, and details Bournemouth Supporting People Team's policy on charging in general.
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