Appendix 2 Mid West:Mid West Simon Community works with rural schools, clubs and organisations to increase the awareness of hidden rural homelessness and to provide information on accessing appropriate services and housing support. The Housing team works with individuals and families to secure tenancies and aids in resettlement when housing availability arises. Mid West Simon Community are currently reviewing their strategic plan to address the need for services and supports in all areas, both urban and rural, of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary. North West: North West Simon Community provides a Tenancy Sustainment service on an outreach basis to people in their own homes. Funding was received from Peace III Programme on two occasions which helped to provide outreach work to meet men in their own homes and transport them to access training and information. It also enabled North West Simon Community to deliver a life-skills programme to single isolated men. In addition, practical supports such as skips, paint and other small grants are given to those trying to improve their homes. They also provide support to service users to access financial support from SVP, CWO and if in Local Authority Housing, advocate on their behalf for repairs or alternative accommodation. South East: South East Simon Communityhave developed close links with the Higher Executive Officers within local Social Welfare Offices and Local Authorities to ensure that if a property for rent is identified, a service user can move in as quickly and smoothly as possible. 25 There has been a housing-led approach developed to move service users into accommodation and to develop services around them once in the home.
Left out in the cold: A review of rural homelessness in Ireland
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