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Housing and Accommodation

What you have told us

Some of you have told us that you have received good support in relation to housing and accommodation. For example support from Orkney Blide Trust, Right There or from residential child care staff. For others you noted that support has been mixed or you didn’t get it when you wanted it.


Our Commitment to you

We want to make sure that all care leavers have access to safe, suitable housing and the support they need to achieve successful independent living.

How we will achieve this

  • Strong partnership working between housing, social work, third sector organisations, and advocacy services.
  • Prevent homelessness by planning ahead for young people’s housing needs.
  • High priority access to housing and supported accommodation.
  • Tailored support to develop independent living and tenancy-management skills.
  • Practical and financial assistance when moving into accommodation.