Covid-19 Service UPDATE...

Continuing to support people moving out of temporary accommodation into Bethany Homes with adaptations to include face to face where safe to do so for the people we support, and use of telephone and video calling.

Normal service details...

As part of Bethany Christian Trust’s Edinburgh Housing Support Service our Move-On Support team provides support to vulnerable people within temporary supported accommodation that will enable them to achieve permanent housing status and live independently in their own homes.

Our support staff work with 25 individuals and families residing within Bethany Christian Trust’s supported accommodation in Edinburgh. They offer advice and practical support on budgeting, addiction relapse prevention, independent living skills, emotional issues, benefits, household management and developing social skills that helps people develop an ability to live independently in the community of their choice.

Who can apply to this service?

Referrals to this service are managed by City of Edinburgh Council’s Rapid Rehousing team. They identify individuals and families living in emergency accommodation within Edinburgh that would benefit from a period of support that will in time enable them to achieve permanent housing status.

Further details can be obtained by contacting our team at 0131 561 8930.