Safe homes change lives. But we are running out of time to provide them. In supported housing, everything starts with the home, but it does not end there. Homes must be safe, yes. But they must also be stable, suitable, supported, and secure. They must work for the person, not just on paper. And that...Continue Reading
The supported housing sector – in which Zetetick Housing operates – offers accommodation to a range of vulnerable people, such as those who find themselves homeless, ex-offenders or individuals with a learning disability, and has been under the spotlight for some time. In a number of recent government reports, specific concerns have been raised about...Continue Reading
From time to time, we all feel lonely, however, people with learning disabilities and/or autism, are more likely to experience feeling of loneliness and isolation – according to Mencap, a total of 34% of adults with learning disabilities have no more than yearly contact with friends, which means that disability and social inclusion is very...Continue Reading
Make a real difference to real people – volunteer Approximately 14 million people in England took part in formal volunteering opportunities at least once in the last year (2020/21), which is an incredible statistic. Every year Volunteers’ Week is celebrated from 1-7 June and is the perfect chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make...Continue Reading
This year marked an important milestone for Zetetick Housing as 2022 saw us celebrate our 15th birthday. A big anniversary like this has given us the opportunity to take stock of the incredibly important work undertaken by the charity since 2007 to provide supported housing to some of the most marginalised people in our society....Continue Reading