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is making sure the location for supported lodgings doesn’t impact on getting to college, work, routines etc. Kennedy House
Hostel is located in Wigston and takes referrals across south Leicestershire).
• Lack of access to support – most young people lack basic independent life skills and require support to achieve successful
independence. Most young people who lose their family accommodation do so because of serious behaviour issues
including drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence, abuse and offending or anti-social behaviour. Without being
assessed as being a child in need, there is limited availability of support to address these needs.
• Legal matters – under 18’s are often not able to hold a tenancy for themselves. Most require a guarantor and private
tenancies are almost unheard of for this group.
• Lack of access to benefits, education and work advice.
• High rates of lost contact or tenancy failure
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