The Challenge
To change perceptions of Homeless people, to enable an occupation focused approach to assessment, to be applied across the service rather than consideration of only housing need.
The Change
Recruitment of support staff, with occupational therapy ethos and core values placed on site in emergency accommodation, to undertake full assessment of households.
The Impact
Individuals and households are enabled to move on to permanent homes that they are able to sustain, as appropriate support has been initiated at an earlier opportunity.
