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Woodstock Hostel Referral address

48-49 Woodstock Grove London W12 8LG Phone

020 8740 0687 Fax

020 8743 8134

Who the project is for ^ back to top Target group

Young single homeless men aged 17-24 with medium support needs, mainly from black and minority ethnic communities. Applicants must have a local connection to LB Hammersmith & Fulham. Will not accept

Those with convictions for violence. Recently released prisoners. Refugees who have been in the country for less than 6 months. Men with drug/alcohol dependency. AgeMinimum 17 Maximum 24 Average 21

How to get in ^ back to top Referral procedure

Referrals from the LB Hammersmith & Fulham PATHS Team only. Application form completed by prospective resident. Interview with 2 members of staff and 1 resident. Require proof of ID. Referral agencies

Only accept referrals from the LB of Hammersmith & Fulham PATHS Team. Do not accept self referrals or referrals from any other agency. Vacancies

Every 6-12 months. Operate a waiting list. Length of stayMinimum 6 months Maximum 2 years Average 18 months

Staffing and support ^ back to top Support services

2 full time and 1 part time staff, sleep-in cover. Each resident has an individual support plan with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 3 months. Staff give advice on life skills, budgeting, employment and training, and assess ability to live independently. Residents must attend all formal meetings including house meetings every 6 weeks. Access to move-on

Must be in training or work to qualify for rehousing. Residents prepared for independent living, provided with follow-up support. Local authority provides private sector housing options for max 2 years. Accommodation ^ back to top Total spaces

13 Rooms (cost per week)

Single: 8 at £103.10 Studio: 5 at £131.15 £7.50pw required from residents in receipt of benefits. FacilitiesFurnishings Rooms fully furnished. Baths 1 to 3 people Toilets 1 to 1-2 people Showers 1 to 1-3 people Laundry Yes TV No Other facilities Lounge, pool table, garden. Food Self catering. Cooking facilities 1 shared kitchen with 3 cookers for 8 residents. Kitchen units in studios. Disabled facilities None.

Rules and policies ^ back to top House rules and tenure

Alcohol not allowed on premises. Must attend house meetings every 6 weeks. Assured shorthold tenancy. Resident access

Own key, no access restrictions. Must inform staff if going to be absent for more than 2 days. Visitors

Yes, between 10am-11pm. Only 2 visitors at a time. No overnight guests. No children under 12 years. Policies

Most residents are from the African/Caribbean communities, but no set targets. User participation

Service User Involvement policy. Residents' house meetings every 6 weeks. Residents' representatives on the hostel's management committee. Questionnaires. Further information ^ back to top

Woodstock Hostel provides supported accommodation for 13 young single homeless men aged 17-24, mainly from black and ethnic minority communities. The accommodation is in 8 single rooms and 5 self contained studios. "The main duties of the staff are to encourage residents to develop greater independence and to become integrated into the community as far as possible... Residents must take up some type of training or employment to make sure they qualify for rehousing. Staff will advise and help residents to secure what they need or wish to do. This may include literacy classes in some cases and life skills." Those with drugs/alcohol/offending issues must attend any rehab schemes found for them. Group

Woodstock Housing Trust. Public transport

Shepherds Bush tube, 5-10 mins walk. Buses: 207, 94, 237, 220, 283, 195, 607.