Wirral Independent Living Services
Referral address
via Wirral Mainstay
Referral phone
0151 650 1015/0151 649 071
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs, especially those with drug and alcohol issues. Prioritise applicants with a local connection to the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral.
Who we cannot help
People with a history of arson, sex offences, Schedule 1 offences and violence are usually excluded.
- Minimum age accepted: 18
- Maximum age accepted: None
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
All referrals/self referrals must come via Wirral Mainstay.
Referral procedure
Agency completes referral form. Assessment interview when a vacancy becomes available.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: None
- Maximum stay: 15 months
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Staff available Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, out of hours emergency on-call. key worker system. Provide support around daily living skills, budgeting, community participation and engaging with alcohol/drug treatment. General emotional support and counselling.
Rooms and charges
Charge to residents on benefits varies according to benefit.
- Total spaces: 8
Facilities
- Furnishings: Basic furnishings.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
- Other facilities: Lounge, dining room.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking in own room and lounge only. Licence agreement.
Visitors
Until 7pm. No overnight guests.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Bus: 411, 2 minutes walk. Train station - 15 minutes walk.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Wirral Independent Living Services and would like to tell us about any of this information that needs updating please email the Homeless Link Information team. Please note this email address does not contact the service listed above so do not use it if you are looking for help or advice.