Personalised Support Team - Derbyshire Providing Floating Support and Housing Choices 12 Pinemonte Business Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 9QD Tel: 01246 261615 General Enquiries Tel: 0845 650 1202 SMaRT 24 Hour Helpline: 0845 650 5599 Email: careandsupportderbyshire@ncha.org.uk Find suitable housing, Set up a home, Keep your home, Live independently |  | |  | A free and confidential service in Derbyshire. Helping people with a learning disability find and keep a home in Derbyshire. | What is Floating Support? - Your support worker will agree regular days and times to visit you, usually at your home
- They will work to identify the support you need and write a support plan with you
- They will update your plans with you as your needs change
- If you have needs we cannot meet, we will try to find another suitable service to support you as well
- We will help you to look at your home to make sure that it is safe and we can help you to request repairs if needed
How To Apply - You can apply using our application form. You can download this from our website (www.ncha.org.uk) or we can send one out to you
- You can also be referred to us by a professional who works with you
- For more information, contact us using the details above
| | How we can Support you - Help finding and keeping accommodation
- Help with resettling into a new home
- Advice and guidance on debt, rent or mortgage arrears or benefit payments
- Help with understanding housing rights and responsibilities
- Help accessing services and social activities in the community
- Advice about maintaining important utility services - gas, electric and water
- Advice in resolving problems with neighbours
- Guidance in developing independent life skills - such as budgeting and living safely at home
- Help in establishing and maintaining contact with other support organisations
- Advice about cultural and religious needs
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