Provider's information and downloadable documents
Here are two recent reports regarding Supporting People Provider issues which may be of interest:
National Supporting People Directory of Services:
A useful tool for searching for services across England. Please visit www.spdirectory.org.uk or see the following leaflets for information: Directory of Services leaflets
Presentations to Providers:
At the Providers Forum on 16 June 2008 Chris Lewis, Supporting People Manager, gave a presentation on the future of the Programme in the light of the draft refreshed Commissioning Strategy and the budget cuts. This was followed by a presentation from Steve Albin on the draft Commissioning Strategy 2008-2011. These can be downloaded by clicking on the following links:
Local Housing Allowance:
Local Housing Allowance came into effect from 7 April 2008. For more information and guidance for private landlords please see this leaflet.
Small Providers with 5 or less full-time staff:
Newletters:
The Supporting People Team produces a general newsletter called SP Newsletter which can be found on our Newsletter page.
Retention of Information:
The document has been produced as a guide for providers outlining the suggested retention period for the various information they may be keeping relating to personnel records, finance and health and safety. The suggested retention periods are to be used as a guide only and providers should refer to their organisational procedures for clarification and take further advice where appropriate.
CLG Guidelines for operating reconnections policies:
The CLG has published a paper called 'Getting Connected', which provides guidance and an outline framework for local authorities and their partners to develop reconnections policies as part of their rough sleeping strategy.
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