AQW 13603/17-22

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 28/01/2021
Answered On Date: 09/02/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities on what date Supporting People contracts are due to complete in 2021; and when she will invite stakeholders to co-design and co-produce the next Supporting People programme.

Answer:

The Housing Executive have confirmed that Funding Agreements are renewed with service provider organisations annually. Current Funding Agreements are due to expire on 14 March 2021 and will be extended to 13 March 2022 where applicable.

I have asked the Housing Executive to consider using a co-design / co-production approach in developing their 3 year Strategy to ensure the views and ambitions of Provider organisations are fully represented. The Housing Executive have agreed to draw up a high level plan setting out key steps and associated timescales.