| Code | Category | Description | X-Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Individuals & Needs | The people who need and use supported housing, their characteristics, and the underlying reasons why they require these services. This encompasses both individual circumstances and broader social factors that contribute to the need for supported housing. | |
| 110 | Individual Characteristics | Demographic, personal, and social characteristics of residents, which may or may not be directly related to their support needs. | |
| 110.1 | Age Groups | e.g., young people (16-25), adults (25-64), older adults (65+). | |
| 110.2 | Protected Characteristics (Equality Act 2010) | Characteristics protected from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. Subcategories should exist for each. | |
| 110.3 | Asylum Seekers and Refugees | Individuals seeking or granted asylum in the UK, who may have specific needs related to trauma, language barriers, and legal status. | 530.x |
| 110.4 | Looked after children | ||
| 110.5 | Veterans | ||
| 120 | Needs & Demand Factors | The specific needs, circumstances, and experiences that lead individuals to require supported housing. These factors often interact and create complex needs. | |
| 120.1 | Mental Health Needs | A wide range of mental health conditions, including (but not limited to) schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders. | |
| 120.2 | Learning Disabilities | Significant impairments in cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior, affecting an individual’s ability to learn, communicate, and live independently. | |
| 120.3 | Physical Disabilities | Physical impairments that limit an individual’s mobility, dexterity, or ability to perform daily living activities. This can include a wide range of conditions, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, and acquired brain injuries. | |
| 120.4 | Substance Misuse | Problems related to the use of alcohol or drugs, including dependence, addiction, and harmful use. | |
| 120.5 | Homelessness | The state of lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes rough sleeping, staying in temporary accommodation (e.g., hostels, shelters), sofa surfing, and living in insecure or unsuitable housing. | 530.9, 600 |
| 120.6 | Domestic Abuse | Experiencing physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological abuse from a partner, ex-partner, or family member. | |
| 120.7 | Offending History/Risk | Past criminal convictions or a risk of re-offending, which may be linked to other needs (e.g., substance misuse, mental health problems) and can create barriers to accessing mainstream housing. | |
| 120.8 | Care Leaver Status | Being a young person who has been in the care of the local authority and is transitioning to independent living. Care leavers often have specific support needs due to their experiences in care. | 130, 410.1.3.9.1 |
| 120.9 | Trauma History | Past experiences of trauma (e.g., childhood abuse, neglect, witnessing violence, experiencing a natural disaster) that have a lasting negative impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. | |
| 120.10 | Multiple/Complex Needs | The co-occurrence of two or more of the needs listed above, creating a complex interplay of challenges that require integrated and coordinated support. This is very common among supported housing residents. | |
| 120.11 | Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Misuse) | The co-occurrence of both a mental health condition and a substance misuse problem. This is a specific and common type of multiple needs that requires specialized support. | |
| 130 | Individual Rights & Entitlements | Legal and policy rights of individuals within the supported housing system, ensuring access to services, protection from discrimination, and fair treatment. | |
| 130.1 | Right to Housing | The right to adequate and secure housing, as recognised in international human rights law and (to varying degrees) in national legislation. | 530.1, 530.6, 600 |
| 130.2 | Right to Care & Support | The right to receive appropriate care and support services to meet assessed needs, as defined by the Care Act 2014 (for adults) and other relevant legislation. | 300, 530.2 |
| 130.3 | Right to Non-Discrimination | The right to be treated equally and without discrimination on the grounds of protected characteristics, as defined by the Equality Act 2010. | 110.2, 530.3 |
| 130.4 | Right to Data Protection | The right to have personal data protected and processed lawfully, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. | 530.7, 840.1 |
| 130.5 | Right to Advocacy | The right to access independent advocacy services to support individuals in expressing their views, understanding their rights, and making informed decisions. | |
| 130.6 | Access to Legal Advice | 900 |
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