Accommodation for 16-24 year old women who are pregnant or have one young child.

A safe and secure place to stay with support from others in a similar situation and an opportunity to widen social networks.

Good quality accommodation and support for between 6 and 18 months depending on assessed need.

Newburn House is accommodation for young women, owned and managed by Westlea Housing, working in partnership with Splitz Support Service.

Who can use the service?
The project provides short-term accommodation to four women aged between 16 and 24 years old who are pregnant or have one young child, and:

• Are homeless or threatened with homelessness;
• Live in the West Wiltshire district or have immediate family living in the area;
• Do not require a high level of support;
• Are able to demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with all support agencies involved with the project, and take part in activities either as part of the group or individually; and
• Have the ability to live independently in the long term.

Support offered
The project offers:

• Advice, guidance, and encouragement to enable residents to experience the difficulties, challenges, and rewards that having their own months depending on assessed need
• Own furnished bedroom, shared kitchen and bathrooms
• Quiet study room
• Attractive enclosed garden
• Local amenities within easy walking distance
• Laundry facilities
• Staff who will respect privacy and offer practical help and are available between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
• A resettlement service when 'move on' accommodation is identified.

How you apply
Referrals will be considered only from young women who are registered for housing with West Wiltshire District Council. Nominations for accommodation will be accepted from the Council’s Housing Needs Team.

If you feel you meet our eligibility criteria please contact the Support Services Team.

Phone on 01249 466146

or write to:
Support Services Team
Westlea Housing Association,
Chippenham SN14 0GU

or e-mail enquiries@westlea.co.uk.

We can send more information about the Newburn House Project and a referral form to you or to a friend/relative.

Newburn House is accommodation for young women, owned and managed by Westlea Housing, working in partnership with Splitz Support Service.