CARE provides supported housing for individuals experiencing housing difficulties who require additional support to maintain independent living. Our supported housing offers a safe and stable environment where residents can access practical help, advice, and tailored support to develop the skills needed to move towards independent living. We work with individuals who may have experienced homelessness, unstable housing, financial hardship, or other challenges that make it difficult to maintain a tenancy alone. Our housing is designed to provide structure, guidance, and a stepping stone towards a more permanent housing solution.

Supported Housing is available for up to 2 years, with a focus on improving financial stability, health and well-being, tenancy skills, and overall independence. This application form helps us assess your housing and support needs to determine whether CARE's supported housing is suitable for you.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Homeless or under threat of homelessness

2. Aged 18 or over. Single applicants under 35 with no dependents will be considered on a case-by-case basis due to Housing Benefit allowances.

3. Single applicants over 35 may be eligible for a one-bedroom property.

4. In need of support to sustain independent living.

5. Receiving state benefits or on a low income.

6. Have a local connection to the area (e.g., lived here for at least 6 months in the last year or 2 out of the last 5 years, or other strong local ties

7. Able to engage with support services, as CARE's supported housing is limited to a maximum of 2 years.

8. You MUST have support needs during this time.

You will receive help to develop the skills needed for independent living. If you successfully complete the support programme, you may be eligible to apply for Band One with Home Choice Lincs to secure longer-term housing.

We require evidence of your circumstances to process your application.

Emergency Contact

This section is for emergency contact purposes only. Your next of kin will not be contacted for any other reason unless you provide additional consent.

I/We (the Applicant/Joint Applicant) declare that:

I/We have read and understand the attached guidance notes. The information provided in this form is true to the best of my/our belief and knowledge. I/We agree to CARE Supported Housing requesting information from any relevant agency or individual to verify any part of the information given. I/We understand that my landlord may take legal action to end any tenancy granted if false or misleading information is knowingly or recklessly provided by me/us. This also applies to omissions or failure to provide details where required by this application form. I/We authorise any landlord named within this application to provide information about the conduct of my/our tenancy at my/our previous address. I/We understand that failure to keep CARE Supported Housing informed of any changes to my/our housing circumstances or eligibility for benefits may affect my/our entitlement to benefits and my/our tenancy. I/We understand that it is my/our responsibility to notify CARE Supported Housing and, where applicable, the Housing Benefit Department of any changes.

Data Protection Notice CARE will use your personal information (as provided by you in this application form and any additional information which you may give us in the future) in connection with your application. By signing this form, you consent to CARE Supported Housing processing your special categor of personal information and discussing your application with other service providers where necessary. You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies. Full details of our privacy notice can be obtained by visiting our website: www.carenelincs.co.uk/privacy-notice.htm

For the purpose of processing your CARE Housing application, I consent to the use of my name, date of birth, and other relevant data as set out above. I understand that this information will not be used for any other purpose without my consent unless authorised by law.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

CARE is committed to ensuring equal access to housing and support services for all applicants. The following questions help us monitor diversity and inclusion in line with our commitment to equality. This section is optional, and responses will be kept confidential and used for monitoring purposes only.