Contributors

Martin Ward and Philip Parnham are writing on this site. Other contributors are welcome.

Martin Ward

I am an independent consultant on supported housing and benefit-related matters. With over 30 years of experience, I have provided consulting services to a wide range of organisations, including national bodies, local authorities, and both large and small housing providers across the UK.

I am also a co-author of two well-known guides:

  • the Shelter/CIH Guide to Housing Benefit, and
  • the Guide to Universal Credit and  Council Tax Rebates.

Currently, my focus is on the financing of supported housing in the UK,  regulatory regimes that drive up standards and the related developments in law, policy and practice.

Have a project or question?

If you’re working on a project related to supported housing and benefits, I’d love to hear from you. Just send me an email and we can set up a time to chat.

If you’re an organisation with a question or problem, send me an email outlining the issues and we will arrange a convenient appointment for a paid telephone consultation which may even solve the problem then and there.

Email me here or send me a direct private  

If you are an individual seeking assistance with supported housing, please contact your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau or equivalent.

Philip Parnham

I am interested in helping individuals and organisations define, develop and maintain best practice in supported housing.

At the moment my focus is on the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill. During this period of rapid change in our sector, I enjoy applying myself to the specific challenges of a wide range of different organisations and achieving best possible outcomes for them. 

I initially qualified as a solicitor. Since 2010 I have been a consultant (non-practising solicitor) specialising in supported exempt accommodation. I am currently analysing policies and assisting housing providers with support plans, contact logs, system audits and the need for and supply of supported housing provision in specific geographical areas.

Have a project or question?

Let’s talk if you have a project of interest.

If your organisation has a question, send me an email setting out the issues and we will arrange a mutually convenient appointment for a paid telephone consultation which may even solve the problem then and there.

Email me here or send me a direct private  

If you are an individual seeking assistance with supported housing, please contact your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau or equivalent.

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