Housing Support Gateway rent help in Northeast Somerset and Bath

Residents of Northeast Somerset and Bath can get advice and help in applying for a number of benefits and schemes from Housing Support Gateway. The not-for-profit organisation does not directly offer financial aid to the vulnerable, but instead they are a resource that people can turn to for other support and they partner with a number of providers in the county.

They have partnership with charities and government agencies, and based on the results on an assessment and the application that is completed by the client, a low income individuals can receive various type of aid ranging from grants for bills to assistance for paying a rent deposit and more. The aim is to prevent homelessness and keep people in their current home, and there is also help for prospective tenants as well on finding a new accommodation to live in.

Applications from Housing Support Gateway

There are several different programmes in Northeast Somerset and Bath that people can apply too. Even if any award is not given to the person, then the Gateway will still try to help the individual find some other type of solution. Some of the main resources provided are below.

• Shelter and temporary accommodations, including hostels, are available for the homeless. Locations include Rackfield House as well as Barnabas House and others. They will receive a meal and partner with a key worker.
• Families in fuel poverty can get help in applying for schemes for their heating bills or entering into a payment plan with their fuel provider.
• Assistance is available for young people, and that is done in partnership with a charity known as Reach. Signposting can be provided by the Gateway.
• Floating support is arranged and can be delivered to the resident in Bath.
• Advice on rent deposit schemes from local councils, and get help from a worker in applying for housing benefits and other support such as national grants.

Applicants will need to be on a low income and have a connection to Northeast Somerset and Bath. In order to get help with a deposit, they also need to be at risk of homelessness, need supported housing, and also want to participate in job training and other services. The applicant needs to be willing to work towards being independent living.

If Housing Support Gateway or its partners are able to assist, they will provide many other programmes to the client. They will monitor their health and well being and offer ongoing tenant support and advice. This will even include helping the individual establish social contact in the county with friends and family.

If someone is provided any type of assistance, then other ongoing tenancy support is required too. There will be workshops and advice given on how to budget income to keep up with rent in the future. Job training can also help clients with maximizing their income, and there also also workshops on addressing debt arrears and more.

The aim is to solve all causes of the hardship, so the issues identified by the risk assessment will be addressed. Whether it is lack of training from a job or if the applicant needs advice on other housing challenges, then the agency will help with those needs.

Those programmes and more are provided. Call 01225 396296 for more information to apply and have an assessment done.