Housing Related Support

The Cedar Foundation is a 'Supporting People' accredited service provider and we deliver Housing Related Support Services across a number of schemes. In some instances housing support is delivered in conjunction with care (see 'Supported Living'), however, at the schemes included within this category, only housing related support is provided.

The Cedar Foundation housing related support service aims to provide adults who have disabilities with appropriate support in their own homes, which enables client choice and participation. This contributes to independence in maintaining tenancies, good budgeting, enhanced self-esteem, and living full and valued lives; and support is provided within 10 designated apartments in Ulidia House.

The service does not provide personal care or emergency cover; and housing related support is offered for 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.

What support is provided?

A Support Worker is available for:

Benefits advice and information
Budget management support
Support to get involved with social/community networks and local facilities
Support to access information on other services
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Advice on license/tenancy agreements, household and community safety
Household repairs, adaptations, maintenance and community safety

*Outlined above are examples of areas of support offered, but is list is not exhaustive

The Cedar Foundation is funded by the Supporting People Programme, which is administered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to carry out the duties and supports listed above.

Housing Support is provided at Ulidia House Donegall Road, Belfast

Who Can Apply?

Adults, over 35 years old.

Those who meet the criteria for the service area e.g. Brain injury, physical disability, sensory disability etc.

All applicants must be registered with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Common Selection Scheme - Complex needs. (Where a specialist scheme is considered appropriate, applicants will be placed on a separate, non-pointed waiting list.)

Contact us:

For further information on any aspect of Housing Support Services contact:

Call: 028 9046 1834

Email: [email protected]

Colin Hamilton - Deputy Services Manager

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