Framework, a housing charity in Nottingham, is set to close two supported housing provisions, Hughendon Lodge and The Crescent, due to funding cuts from Nottingham City Council. This decision will leave over 50 vulnerable residents, many with mental health issues and histories of homelessness, without accommodation. Framework expresses deep concern about the lack of alternative housing options and the potential risks to residents' wellbeing.
More than 50 vulnerable residents at two supported housing provisions could be without accommodation after the housing charity which runs them announced its funding has been slashed. Housing charity Framework has said it will be forced to close Hughendon Lodge and The Crescent in Mapperley and Hyson Green as Nottingham City Council is set to stop financing them on March 31 as a result of cost-saving measures.
“We do not have alternative accommodation for these residents nor, to our knowledge, have other providers. We are therefore very concerned about this decision and its implications for a large number of very vulnerable people – both now and in the future. We stand ready to work with Council colleagues on a way forward that could mitigate the many risks. So we strongly urge them to think again.”
“One person came here and was heavily addicted to cocaine. Having been here eight months, they have been dry ever since, which is wonderful. They reacted yesterday by crying their eyes out. He continued: “I’ve got my health back, I’ve got my future back. I want to get back into society and I miss working. This place has literally saved my life and the support here has been overwhelming. I can’t tell you how wonderful all the workers are, each and every one of them.”
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