London Supporting People Strategy 2005-10

The strategy sets a challenge to London boroughs, partner agencies and providers to work together to provide quality services with fair access across the capital. The strategy sets priorities and targets for the programme in London including a plan for joint working between the boroughs, links between capital and revenue funding and protection for 'cross-authority' services. There are proposals for meeting the need for move-on accommodation and joint commissioning.

The strategy will be monitored by the London Supporting People Strategic Forum which contains representatives from London Borough Housing and Social Services Directors, London borough sub-regions, ODPM, GLA, GOL, Probation, Housing Corporation and the independent sector.

The Forum will also work closely with the London Housing Federation's Supported Housing Forum to ensure all aspects of the programme are addressed. Small working groups will take forward work on the strategy, reporting back to the Strategic Forum and, where appropriate, London Councils Housing Directors and Leaders' Committee.