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Six places are provided but vacancies for these properties are infrequent and are intended specifically for people with longer term support needs.

DASH support includes –

  • help with accessing Housing and Council Tax benefit
  • help with accessing mainstream housing
  • help with setting up and maintaining a new tenancy
  • directing to and liaising with specialised support agencies
  • budgeting guidance and help with other daily living skills
  • information on local services and amenities
  • service user involvement at DASH meetings and training

Referral Guidelines

To make a referral please complete the form with as much information as possible, not forgetting your contact details. We do not have immediate emergency access but we will endeavour to process your application as quickly as possible.

Following receipt of your application we will contact you to make arrangements for an interview. We do not have any blanket exclusions and welcome all referrals but any offer will be made following a risk assessment. We will also let you know if we are unable to offer you suitable accommodation.

Online Referral Form – No downloading required, simply complete the secure online form on any device and press ‘Send’.

Download ‘Word’ Referral form (94.2KB) – Download the referral form to your device, complete the form (an ‘app’ may be required on certain mobile devices), send it via email or print it for sending by post.

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