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Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation Referral address

446 Fulham Road London SW6 1DT Phone

020 7385 2110 Fax

020 7381 7484 Email

info@oswaldstoll.org.uk Website

www.oswaldstoll.org.uk

Who the project is for ^ back to top Target group

Ex-service personnel, including those with a history of homelessness who need support. Accept people with physical disabilities, mental health and alcohol misuse issues. Can accept couples. Must have some independent living skills. Will not accept

Each application considered on a case by case basis. AgeMinimum 18 Maximum None Average 60

How to get in ^ back to top Referral procedure

Self or named agency referrals. Phone, call in (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or write. Application form completed prior to interview. Require Ministry of Defence Service records and Social Services, Probation and psychiatric reports if applicable. Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from the Ex-Service Resettlement Project and Veterans Aid. Can accept referrals direct from prison. Vacancies

Infrequently. Operate a waiting list of approx 2 years. Length of stayMinimum None Maximum Permanent

Staffing and support ^ back to top Support services

6 full time staff Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Some evening and weekend cover is occasionally provided. Keywork sessions with regular meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed at least annually. Support offered around benefits, independent living skills, form filling, referrals to external agencies. More support offered in the initial stages and to those with higher support needs. Health services

CPN based on-site. Access to move-on

Project is meant to be permanent, however resettlement discussed with keyworkers in keywork sessions if appropriate. Move-on tends to be to other ex-service housing provider accommodation. Accommodation ^ back to top Total spaces

225 In 2 buildings. Rooms (cost per week)

Flat: 225 at £105 Approx £15pw required from residents in receipt of benefits. FacilitiesFurnishings Rooms unfurnished, with ensuite facilities. Baths - Toilets 1 per person Showers 1 per person Laundry Yes TV No Other facilities Lounge, garden. Food Self catering. Cooking facilities Own kitchen. Disabled facilities 136 rooms have wheelchair access. Warden call system, grab rails, ramps, adapted kitchens and bathrooms.

Rules and policies ^ back to top House rules and tenure

No smoking in flats or communal areas, restricted to garden. Assured tenancy. Resident access

Own key, no access restrictions. Visitors

Yes, can stay overnight. User participation

Monthly residents' meetings chaired by project staff. Resident Association meetings to discuss project management and policies. Leisure Committee discusses social facilities and activities. Further information ^ back to top

Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation provides permanent accommodation for 225 ex-service personnel who are vulnerable and who have disabilities, including those with a history of homelessness. "All applicants need to have served in the armed forces of the Crown or the Merchant Navy under UK military command." Accommodation is based on 2 sites; Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions in Fulham and Westway Beacons in East Acton. The accommodation is comprised of one bedroom flats. The accommodation is unfurnished, however the Foundation works with the resident and other ex-service charities to furnish the flats. A higher level of support is available to those with mental health and substance misuse needs. Group

Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation. Public transport

Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions: Fulham Broadway tube. Westway Beacons: East Acton tube.