Future of supported housing event

The Communities and Local Government Committee invites members of the public to attend the event about the investigation into the future of supported housing and help inform the inquiry.

The big issue

More than 700,000 people live in supported housing accommodation in Great Britain. Many groups use supported housing, including older people with support needs, people at risk of homelessness or domestic abuse, vulnerable young people, ex-offenders and people with disabilities.

The UK Government has proposed reforms to the way supported housing is funded. The Communities and Local Government Committee has joined with the Work and Pensions Committee to investigate whether these reforms will protect tenants and improve the provision of supported housing in the future.

This event will be an opportunity for MPs to hear directly from tenants, carers and providers of supported housing in an informal setting.

At the event, we will be asking you about your experience of:

what works well and what changes you'd like to see
whether tenants receive the right level of support
what the Government's changes might mean for you
how provision can be improved

How can you help?

Are you someone who:

Lives, or has recently lived, in supported housing?
Provides care or support to tenants who live in the supported housing sector?

If so, we would be very keen for you to attend our event. Please send pass this information on to anyone you know who may be interested in attending.

When and where?

Monday 20 March 2017, 11.30am–1.30pm

Venue: Arlington Conference Centre, 220 Arlington Road, London NW1 7HE

Book your place

Please RSVP by phoning 020 7219 1650 or emailing outreach@parliament.uk

Expenses

You may claim back your travel expenses and the travel expenses for your Personal Assistant or carer. Alternatively, if you provide us with the full details and timings of your journey, we can purchase your ticket in advance and give you a ticket collection reference number so you can pick up your ticket near home. We will also cover the costs of your Personal Assistant or carer.

For more information about how to claim, please phone 020 7219 1650 or email outreach@parliament.uk

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