Preparing for living alone

We want you to succeed and we will help you as much as possible to prepare for living alone.

We can help you prepare in the following ways:

• We have an online pre tenancy course, and we will support you to complete this so you can access housing.
• Invite you to themed workshops to help you learn how to live independently.
• Support with budgeting your money.
• Make sure you understand all the bills you'll need to pay if you live independently, such as water, gas, and electricity bills. We'll also help you avoid falling behind on payments by assisting you to resolve any issues quickly.
• Make sure you know how to book an appointment.

We will also refer and signpost you to other agencies who may be able to help you, this can include:

• Tenancy sustainment officers
• Local housing-related support charities such as Transform Housing and Support
• Other local charities such as faith-based charities

What does it mean?

Tenancy Sustainment Officers

Supports people with challenging and complex needs to set up and continue their tenancies, as well as working in partnership with other agencies to develop short-term support plans.