Supporting People commissions and monitors housing-related support services, which help people of all ages and with a wide range of different needs to live independently in the community.

In Newcastle, Supporting People is managed by a partnership between Newcastle City Council, the Probation Service for Northumbria and Newcastle Primary Care Trust. The partnership buys around 250 different Newcastle services, including emergency alarms for older people, supported housing for people leaving prison or coping with drug or alcohol problems, homeless hostels and support for people with learning disabilities to live in their own homes.

Supporting People Strategy Documents

The Supporting People Strategy 2008/9 - 2012/13 is our 5 year strategy for the Supporting People programme in Newcastle.

Our sector briefings sit alongside our strategy and show our priorities for the sectors the Supporting people directly impacts upon:

Learning Disabilities Sector Briefing

Mental Health Sector Briefing

Homelessness Sector Briefing

Domestic Violence Sector Briefing

Gypsies and Travellers Sector Briefing

Equality and Diversity Sector Briefing

Young People Sector Briefing

Older People Sector Briefing

Refugees Sector Briefing