Information for service users

Information

You may have heard or read something which includes terms or language which appears strange to you. The link below “Supporting People jargon buster” provides some definitions of terms used in the Supporting People programme. If you need further clarification, or the term is not listed, please contact the Supporting People team who will be pleased to assist you.

• Supporting People information guide (.pdf, 310KB)
• Supporting People jargon buster (.pdf, 53KB)
• Supporting People newsletters
• Consultation and Involvement

Looking for a service?

• A directory of Housing and Support Services in the Wigan borough (.pdf, 160KB)
• An on-line national search for a service (external link)
• A guide to sheltered housing in the borough (.pdf, 597KB)
• Links to other relevant websites

Your questions answered

• What is a Supporting People service?
• Will I be entitled to receive a service?
• Where will a service be provided?
• How do I access a service?
• Will I receive a good service?
• How long will I receive a service for?
• Will I have to pay anything?
• Will I qualify for SP grant?
• How do I apply for SP grant?
• How do I make a comment, compliment or complaint?

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