Providing support in partnership

A cross authority housing and support service has been set up by Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Dudley local authorities.

Known as the Birmingham and Black Country Cross Authority Accommodation Project, the service is run by Midland Heart and caters for single people aged 18 and over.

It provides accommodation and support for up to 20 service users. Ten units providing 24 hour support are based in Birmingham, four partially supported units are located in Walsall and Dudley with a further two in Wolverhampton, and 32 units in which floating support is available are situated throughout the four geographical areas.

Each services user has a support plan covering their needs and a risk assessment determining the level of support they need to maximise their independence and help them achieve their goals.
Contact: Claire Hammonds, telephone: 01922 602438, email: hammondc@walsall.gov.uk