Blog

Can service providers achieve more by working together? The one certainty about Supported Housing? It’s needed work. But it’s challenging work.  From a shortage of quality staffing to a lack of funding—the sector has a reputation for its struggles and demands. But having that, and because of that, the sector also affords brilliant opportunities for […]

The cost of living crisis in 2023—and why Supported Housing will be more critical The realities of a cost of living crisis are only hitting harder this New Year.  Soaring energy bills. Dropping wages. Higher tax bills, food bills, and a tighter labour market.  While this upheaval is affecting everyone—it’s vulnerable households that inevitably feel […]

For the Supported housing sector: finding night support staffing has always been a challenge… From the need for competence to compassion and the time it takes to find the right fit. Yet the unpopular night shift is critical for service providers—for the security of their residents and their own peace of mind. In this article, […]

Research Report: Main Challenges Faced by Service Providers During the Pandemic When the pandemic struck in 2020, it was certainly an unprecedented time for service providers. No one was prepared for a health crisis on such a large scale. Not only for the direct tragic loss of lives but its chain effects from the loss […]

A steeply rising cost of living. Wage cuts across all sectors.  These rising pressures are aggravating what is long known to be a crisis for the Supported Housing sector: a dire shortage of support staff.  But the government has been forced to pay attention. And some attention it has paid.  In 2022, a £20 million […]