Oswaldtwistle house approved as supported accommodation for vulnerable adults

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A terraced house in Oswaldtwistle has been approved as supported accommodation for up to four vulnerable adults.

Hyndburn Council has approved a two-bedroom terraced house on Albert Street in Oswaldtwistle for use as supported accommodation for vulnerable adults. The property will be managed by Keys to Independence CIC, a community interest company supporting vulnerable adults to develop and maintain independent living skills within a stable residential setting.

Council officers concluded that the proposal falls within Use Class C3(b), which covers homes where up to six residents live together as a single household and receive care. The home will accommodate up to four adults requiring low-level support to live independently.

According to council documents, residents will be adults who may have experienced homelessness, substance misuse, mental health difficulties or other challenges making it difficult to maintain accommodation without support. The residents will live together as a single household, sharing communal facilities including the kitchen, dining area, living space and bathrooms. There will be no overnight staff or intensive care provision.

Keys to Independence CIC will provide support through daytime visits focused on wellbeing and tenancy sustainment. This support will include help with budgeting, managing benefits, developing independent living skills, maintaining routines, and accessing employment, education and community engagement.

How it is being reported

• New facility in Oswaldtwistle will 'help to break the cycle of homelessness'The accommodation will be for people who have experienced homelessness, substance misuse and mental health difficultiesLancsLive · 19 Oct, 14:48
• Oswaldtwistle home approved to help 'break the cycle of homelessness'A terraced house in Oswaldtwistle has been approved for use as supported accommodation for vulnerable adults in a move aimed at helping people "break the cycle of homelessness"Lancashire Telegraph · 18 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Oswaldtwistle · Keys to Independence CIC · Hyndburn Council · Albert Street

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