Novas Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2022
From the outset of a resident’s stay with NOVAS, there is an emphasis on
securing long-term, independent accommodation, supported by a range
of programmes including, innovative life-skills and social engagement
programmes, dedicated health and wellbeing workers in our STA’s, tenancy
sustainment staff and effective collaboration with external statutory and
community partners. Our life-skills programmes include cooking, cleaning
and personal hygiene, budgeting and money management and addiction and
recovery (TOPPLE). There is also an important focus on preventing loneliness
and fostering social connection, as this can often be the most difficult aspect of
independent living for people who were previously homeless.
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