Why Look Ahead

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Using the PRS for Hostel Move On
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Susan Fallis Assistant Director of Services
(Broadway) Paul Perkin Head of Homelessness
(Look ahead Housing and Care)
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Pilots Exploring Hostel Move On Into PRS
Broadway Real Lettings Look Ahead Going Private
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2006 survey of major London Hostels estimated
that 40 per cent of their bed spaces were
currently occupied by residents who were ready to
move on, but did not have access to appropriate
accommodation and support Randall and Brown 2008
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Challenges In Accessing PRS

• Cultural Barriers within Hostels
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Lack of Capacity
• Resident Preparedness
• Lack of Information
• Former Arrears and Other Financial Barriers

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Overcoming Challenges

• Improve Understanding and Dispel Myths
• Joint Working to Provide Accurate Picture /
  Enforce Message
• Engage with the PRS
• Effective Assessment and Skills Development
• Facts and Promotion
• LHA/ RDS and other Financial Assistance

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Points to Consider When Supporting Access to PRS

• Be Clear who the PRS is for..
• Thorough Assessment for Appropriate Referral
• Tenancy Sustainment
• Resources (Time and Money)
• Develop Evidence Base to Establish what Works
• Dedicated PRS Coordinator

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Greatest Successes

• 1st RS205 Client Re-Housed
• 91 (Broadway) and 93 (Look Ahead) Sustainment
  of PRS Tenancies.
• PRS Accounts for 30 of Positive Move On from LA
  hostels
• Case Studies
• Encouraging Discussions With London Boroughs
  Around Social Lettings Model.

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Lessons Learned So Far.

• Leasing Model is One that Works not The Model
• Relationships are Key
• Test the PRS Market Before you Promote it
• Manage Expectations of Housing Options at the
  Outset
• Pre and Post Tenancy Support

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Questions / Discussion