Family Matters Hounslow: Certitude - Accommodation options for young people

Transition into adulthood for all young people can be an exciting time with new opportunities and choices. However it can also be a worrying time as your child moves from familiar services to face new challenges. This workshop aims to help families with young people with SEND to understand their options, to enable them to help their young person to get the right housing and the right support to be able to live as independently as possible.

Join this Family Matters workshop and hear from Philomena Strollo, Area Manager for Certitude in Hounslow. She will give an insight into the housing options available to young people and what family can expect to happen during this process. The session will aim to cover

• The Assessment process;
• What a family can expect;
• Choosing the right setting for your child;
• Information about the support offered by Certitude.

Certitude is one of the adult social care providers in London for people living with learning disabilities, autism, mental health support needs and their families and carers. They support over 1,500 people in 16 London boroughs. Certitude provides support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs, from essential round-the-clock support, to helping after a period of crisis to rebuild connections in the community.

This workshop is aimed at families in Hounslow borough with young people aged 14 plus (year 9), but families with young children are welcome if they wish to learn more about the options available.

Family Matters supports families in Richmond and Hounslow with children with disabilities and/or additional needs who are feeling under pressure or who are experiencing difficulties. Parent Support Workers provide practical support, advice and information to families. For more information contact ToraSykes@ruils.co.uk, Alkatripathi@ruils.co.uk (Hounslow) or Surabhi@ruils.co.uk/marthafong@ruils.co.uk (Richmond)