Cambridge Housing Society - Railway House
Referral address
128 Mill Road
Cambridge
CB1 2BQ
Referral phone
01223 578603
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless people aged 16-21 with low to medium support needs around independent living. No local connection required. Applicants must be willing to engage with the support on offer.
Who we cannot help
No automatic exclusions.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 21
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Many referrals come from Centre 33 and 18 plus.
Referral procedure
Write, phone or call in Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Application form. Interview. Risk assessment. Require proof of income or eligibility for housing benefit. All applications considered by Cambridge Joint Allocations Panel.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: None
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
4 full time staff, sleep-in cover. Keywork system (4 residents per keyworker) with weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed quarterly. Staff offer emotional support, help with career choices and training, advice on budgeting and other practical living skills. Links with other agencies.
Rooms and charges
£10.53 per week required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Single: 12
- Total spaces: 12
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished, with washbasins.
- Disabled facilities: None.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
Residents must engage with support. No alcohol allowed. Smoking allowed in own rooms only. Licence agreement.
Visitors
Overnight guests allowed up to three nights per week.
Further information
Public transport
Cambridge train station - 10 minutes walk.
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