Property Details

Brindale House provides temporary accommodation for people who are homeless. It accommodates up to 28 families, and couples/single people when vacancies allow, and has 16 other 'off-site' properties.

It is staffed by Project Workers who provide housing related support (but not personal care) which includes support and advice, and helps residents work through a support planning process designed to assist them in their move towards independent accommodation.

A Scheme Manager oversees the scheme. Access to the scheme is via the Housing Options Team at Stockport Homes; direct applications cannot be taken.

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Brindale House

What we offer

The accommodation comprises of various sized flats on-site and off-site containing furniture and small kitchen appliances. There are communal facilities for meetings, training and activities. It is a secure building with fob access gate / blocks. Different types of support include:

  • Staff on scheme from 8am to 10pm with security available thereafter;
  • Allocated Project Workers to each resident to provide them with support / plan towards moving on;
  • Range of activities e.g. arts and cooking classes, opportunities for volunteering and assistance with job hunting, trips, etc;
  • Weekly brunch clubs; monthly residents meetings;
  • Outreach to the scheme by several partner agencies such as Community Drug & Alcohol Teams, Stockport Homes Employment Support Officer, CAB/Welfare Rights.

What we charge

There is no charge for the support services but all residents must pay a weekly service charge of between £6 and £12 that covers heating, light etc, depending on the type of property. Rent is also payable but this is usually covered by Housing Benefit. 

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How to get in touch

Stockport Homes
Address: 1 St Peters Square, Stockport SK1 1NZ
Phone: 0161 474 4237
Email: housing.options@stockporthomes.org 
Web: www.stockporthomes.org

Brindale House
Address: Brindale Road, Brinnington, Stockport SK5 8DL

 

 

 

 

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