New Supported Accommodation Development Schemes in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council is looking to identify Registered Providers of Social Housing / Registered Charities who will provide property as Supported Accommodation to Adults with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health conditions or other vulnerable Adults who have an assessed social care need. The Housing Provider will provide the Housing Accommodation at the Property and the Council will be responsible for the provision of Support Services to the Residents, with the aim of enabling those persons to live as independently as possible. The accommodation must be suitable to provide Supported Accommodation and meet the Regulatory Standards required for this type of accommodation. The accommodation must have the following physical layout. Standard - Each accommodation should include: Living space (this could encompass the kitchen area) Bedroom space large enough for a double bed (9sqm minimum) Bathroom (showering facility) Kitchen including oven & hob, fridge freezer and washing machine (this could either be a separate room or located within the overall living space) Floor coverings Painted walls - including consideration of Autism and Sensory needs Level access within the property Additional requirements for Wheelchair accessible environments: Bathroom - wet room and handrails - desirable closomat toilet and height adjustable sink Kitchen - lowered accessible worktops - desirable height adjustable worktops and accessible cupboards Dishwasher Ceiling construction able to accommodate a ceiling track hoist Automatic doors & window openers Additional overall square meterage for wheelchair manoeuvrability Protected external corners on walls The accommodation must have the following safety features. Standard requirements: Fire Safety - L1 fire detection system Secure front entrance (Automated Access Control) LST radiators or under floor heating TMV's on all hot water taps Slip resistant flooring in kitchen and bathroom Window restrictors on all upper floor windows Additional requirements: Sprinkler System Additional requirements for individuals who challenge the environment: Toughened glass to all windows Fermacell or plywood internal walls (solid stud internal walls, acoustic wadding between studs - Fermacell finish) More than one exit from the flat (front & rear external exit doors) Layout that avoids trapping staff