Short term and medium term priorities

The short term priorities for 2026 to 2028 are:

• increase the supply of move-on accommodation with floating support attached by 35 units
• improve access to different tenancy types that can help support tenancy sustainment
• work with developers and landlords to implement supported housing solutions for people who have forensic needs
• develop a dynamic demand forecasting model that captures the pipeline of young people transitioning from children’s to adult services
• provide stable housing pathways with clear information about what happens next

The medium term priorities for 2028 to 2031 are:

• increase the supply of move-on accommodation with floating support attached by 39 units
• agree plan to increase the supply of step-down accommodation from acute settings
• commission specialist services at a local level to meet customer needs based on evidence of demand and understanding of the market
• ensure the availability of step-up, step-down accommodation
• encourage a mix of ‘mainstream’ and specialist Registered Providers to increase market capacity
• ensure there is access for older people with mental health conditions to age designated supported accommodation as required, such as retirement or sheltered housing and extra care housing