Two thirds of all British press and TV coverage on mental health includes an association with violence. (Health Education Authority 1998)
44% of respondents to a study by the Mental Health Foundation in 2000 reported stigma and discrimination from GPs.
Sandamas and Hogman, 2000, found that black people are twice as likely to be involuntarily detained under the Mental Health Act than white people.
Floating support
Sussex Oakleaf provides floating support for people who need support to maintain their tenancies.
The support is provided by home visits and can include:
- Advice and guidance with form-filling, claiming benefits and grants
- Liaison with other support, training or employment agencies
- Support with budgeting and daily living skills
- Access to other services, e.g. addiction support and talking therapy
- Access to social activities
- Links to Day Services and mainstream facilities.
- Help with moving on to living independently and finding work/training
The person will agree a support plan with their Independent Living Worker and this is reviewed regularly. The length of support will vary from person to person. The support is flexible about when and how people receive the support, and it would float off when they no longer need it. The support can respond quickly to someone in crisis, thereby preventing a breakdown in their housing.
Floating support is aimed at people who:
- Already have somewhere to live, or are about to move into accommodation
- Need temporary support to establish or maintain their tenancies
- Have support needs due to substance misuse, mental health issues, learning disabilities or other difficulties.
- Are aged 18 and above
Floating support is also available for a limited period of time for former Sussex Oakleaf tenants who are moving into their own accommodation.
Alan Hendry
Service Manager (South)
01444 459517
[email protected]
Glyn Marchant
Service Manager (North)
01444 459517
[email protected]