Hive Housing

our support

The support range we offer is extensive, and available to all our customers. Support is tailored to their own specific personal needs, and covers all aspects of daily life

Benefit Entitlement

To ensure H.B. claims are active, address any benefit issues and check all entitlements are received.

Bank Accounts

What type of account is required, completing application forms and ensuring accounts are active and being used.

Budget Plans

Discussion and completion of Income and Expenditure Forms and Budget Plans, with periodic reviews of success

Debts/Loans

Assessment of debt/loan amounts, agreement on a repayment plan, and an on-going review of commitment to repayment.

Spending Habits

Discussions on shopping and spending habits and the best shopping/buying strategies.

Employment

Help & assistance in the production of C.V. / work history record, discussions on appropriate job opportunities and a job hunting strategy, and Interview techniques / confidence building.

Training/Education

Talk about what available training may be appropriate, and help searching local training providers for relevant courses. We then aim to help & encourage enrollment on course(s) and provide on-going review of attendances / success. 

Volunteering

Discussions on interests and skills, and the benefits of voluntary work. Provide information on what relevant schemes are available, and encourage uptake.
 

Move-on help

Discuss the level of independent living skills and readiness for moving-on, and agree on a move-on strategy, with support including search & application for alternative accommodation.
 

Equality and Diversity

Identify & discuss any equality and diversity support needs, arrange for support / education as necessary and periodically review of support received.

Reduce risk of harm

Discuss and assess any vulnerability and / or anger management, and agree a commitment to a harm minimisation strategy. We aim to raise awareness and review improvements 

Physical Healthcare

We will locate existing GPs, transfer to a  a local surgery and initiate first visit for a basic health check-up, including reviewing any recommendations. Also to locate local dentist and engage in the same way

Mental Healthcare

G.P. assessment of current Mental health condition, and set targets for Mental health improvement as necessary.

Third Party Support

Should the support we offer require additional input from third party providers, we will locate and help make appointments as required.