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Choice-based lettings

IconIconThe first publication is a guide to key issues regarding taking forward the choice-based lettings (CBL) agenda. 

The second document is by CSIP and is a briefing that sets out and builds on the key messages for vulnerable groups (including people with mental health issues) accessing Choice-based lettings.

Download as PDF files:

Health and Neighbourhood Renewal Guidance

IconFrom the Department of Health and the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit

This guide attempts to provide sufficient detail-as well as directions for further information and support-to help any neighbourhood renewal or regeneration partnership develop an integrated programme to address health issues as part of their planning processes.

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Improving the Effectiveness of Rent Arrears Management

IconThe purpose of this briefing is to highlight the key points within the recent guidance issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, ODPM (now the Department for Communities and Local Government, DCLG) regarding the management of rent arrears by social housing providers.

It explains why this issue is of particular importance for people with mental health problems and makes recommendations for joint action by mental health and housing agencies and set out good practice principles.

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Independent living - choosing where and who you live with

IconAn easy read guide from the Disability Rights Commission (now the The Equality and Human Rights Commission).

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Information for Bromley Families

IconIf you are working with children, young people or families, you may want to know of local support services. You may have children yourself and want to find out what's on in your area, or what childcare is available.

You might have a specific issue that you'd like support on. Basically, anything to do with children, young people or families in Bromley ... and (hopefully!) the answer is in the website!

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Mental Health and Housing Training

IconImproving access to housing services

Courses run by Shelter, aiming to attain a better quality of life for people suffering from mental health problems, and are open to managers, front-line staff and service users across local authorities, housing associations, and health and social care.

Training is practical and accessible. Delegates work on case studies, explore how the law can be used, and discuss good practice issues.

Download enquiry form as a PDF file:

We Can!

IconQuarterly magazine for people interested in getting involved in and influencing the delivery of services in their local area.

It shows how government is working with other organisations to help develop the confidence of citizens who want to become active participants and how it is supporting existing organisations and networks to help them find the means.

Publications (PDF):

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