Floating support

Care Plus is a lead partner in the SUSTAIN Consortium, which provides housing support to people in Shropshire, as part of a programme funded by Shropshire Council.

The life-changing service that Care Plus delivers as part of that programme is provided by our floating support team which helps vulnerable people to develop the skills, confidence and experience to be able to look after their home and finances.

As well as offering individual support, the team arranges group activities and training, to increase personal skills and confidence.

In just one year, the floating support team helped 700 people who were homeless or at risk of losing their home. Shortlisted for a prestigious national award, their support is available to anyone aged over 18 living in Shropshire.

Floating support can help you with:

• Budgeting - reducing household bills and making ends meet
• Benefits - applications and appeals
• Finding a new home, a lodger, house swap or house share 
• Avoiding eviction 
• Contacting services, groups and agencies 
• Coping in your own home - managing your post, bills and appointments
• Aids and adaptations - changing your property to suit your needs
• Becoming involved in the community - activities, events and groups
• Staying safe - coping with domestic violence, household security
• Finding social care or help at home