Enable people with support needs to live as independently as possible in Cumberland.
Ensure the impact of the Cumbria Home Improvement Agency reduces hospitalisations, delays care placements and prolongs independence.
Ensure an adequate provision of quality accessible, adapted and affordable general needs housing and supported accommodation.
Establish closer working relationships with external agencies, organisations, and charitable bodies to ensure appropriate support is available.
Ensure housing advice is provided and easily accessible to those with support needs in Cumberland.
Explore and review good practice in other Local Authorities in relation to supported accommodation, support services and implement appropriate good practice in Cumberland
Ensure the housing needs of our population are reflected in the council's Local Plan.
Make use of public sector land and property to support delivery of supported accommodation, working with partner organisations when necessary.
Ensure there is sufficient access to mainstream general housing, and that move-on accommodation is in place, both with and without support, where required.
Ensure there is supported housing with 24/7 support in place to meet the needs of those with more complex support needs, with the aim of reducing the use of institutional care options.
Ensure effective partnership arrangements prevent barriers to rehousing and create housing stability.
Ensure new legislation requirements are embedded across housing that improve quality standards within the sector.
Improve the health and wellbeing of Cumberland residents through delivery of high-quality service and provision of suitable supported housing.
Ensure housing provision is equal to the challenges of the population and health inequalities.
Implement a joint commissioning approach across children's services and adult social care and housing that develops a robust provider market within Cumberland.
Embed lived experience, co-production and partnership working to strengthen service design, social value, improvement, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Improve housing quality through responsive repairs, clear landlord communication and safe neighbourhoods.
Improve access to mainstream housing with support that is safe and close to amenities.