Commissioners and NHS
Information for Local Authority and NHS commissioners considering supported housing with Harbour Light.
Harbour Light Assisted Living CIC · RSH Registration No. 4791 · Company No. 08314228
At a glance
Harbour Light provides and manages supported housing.
Harbour Light remains responsible for landlord and housing-management functions.
Care and support are independently commissioned, normally by Local Authorities and/or NHS bodies.
Working with commissioners
Harbour Light works with Local Authorities, NHS bodies, Support Companies and other relevant organisations where supported housing is required.
Harbour Light's housing role may include
- providing suitable accommodation;
- tenancy and housing management;
- rent and service-charge administration;
- liaison on Housing Benefit matters;
- repairs and maintenance;
- building and property safety;
- landlord compliance;
- consideration of property adaptations and suitability; and
- tenancy sustainment and landlord action where necessary.
Harbour Light does not deliver clinical, social-care or commissioned support services.
Referrals and available accommodation
Harbour Light normally considers referrals when suitable accommodation is available. A referral does not guarantee that accommodation can be offered.
Referral partners
Referrals may come through:
- Local Authority commissioners;
- NHS or health partners;
- Support Companies; and
- other appropriate referral partners.
Considering suitability
Suitability will depend on matters including:
- the available property;
- the prospective tenant's housing needs;
- risks relevant to the tenancy or property;
- the proposed support and commissioning arrangements; and
- whether the accommodation is suitable for the individual.
Housing and support responsibilities
The landlord role and commissioned care/support role are separate.
Landlord
- tenancy;
- rent and service charges;
- repairs;
- compliance;
- landlord decisions;
- property suitability; and
- tenancy enforcement.
Care and support
- commissioned care;
- support;
- day-to-day support planning; and
- assistance to engage with landlord services.
Discuss a housing requirement
If you are commissioning supported accommodation or would like to discuss a potential housing requirement, contact Harbour Light.
Emailhello@harbourlight.org.uk
Telephone0151 909 5919