Whatever your age, if you have a physical disability or a long-term illness, obtaining suitable housing is an on-going problem, especially for those who do not own and/or are unable to afford property within the private sector. There are increasing issues for those living with HIV regarding suitability of accommodation whether privately owned, council, housing association, and the stigma that still surrounds this diease. N.B. Housing benefit rates and concessions differ from area to area, so you will need to contact your local council for their policies and rates.

Below we have included links to information regarding housing and advice available to those living with HIV, within each of the six district council areas within Cornwall. Specific advice can be obtained by contacting the KPS help line and/or your social worker or your local Citizen Advice. Links to this and other information is located by clicking on the adjacent buttons.

Please note: Concerns should be immediately referred to your local social worker regarding unsuitability of your current situation, harassment and urgent adaptions due to physical disabilities and or your condition.

other information & help

We have included additional links and information that may be of some help regarding housing and associated issues below:

Cornwall Supporting People Team Old County Hall, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3AY

Tel: 01872 323978Fax: 0117 941 5189
Fax: 0117 941 5189
e-mail: spteam@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: www.cornwall.gov.uk

The Supporting People programme offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence.

It will deliver high quality and strategically planned housing-related services which are cost effective and reliable, and complement existing care services. The planning and development of services will be needs led. Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, service users and support agencies.

Brigstowe Project
176 Easton Road,
Easton,
Bristol, BS5 0ES
Tel: 0117 941 5188
Fax: 0117 941 5189
e-mail: info@brigstowe.org
Website: www.brigstowe.org
Westaids Website: www.westaids.info

This organisation is based in Bristol. However. they specialise in housing advice for people infected/affected by HIV and related issues, and are willing to give advice to anyone who calls irrespective of the area in which they live. Click on their logo above to find out more about them.

Devon & Cornwall Housing Association

East Cornwall Office
5 Heathlands Business Park,
Heathlands Road,
Liskeard PL14 4DH
Tel: 01579 340404
Fax: 01579 340789
Contact: www.dcha.co.uk/contact.php
Website: www.dcha.co.uk

YMCA Cornwall
International House
The Orchard
AlvertonStreet
Penzance
TR18 4TE
Tel: 01736 365016
Fax: 01736 334823
Housing Advice Line: 01736 334825
e-mail: admin@cornwall.ymca.org.uk
Website: www.cornwall.ymca.org.uk