Slide 1: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Independence '
Slide 2: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Be nearer a place of training '
Slide 3: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Be nearer a place of work '
Slide 4: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Go to college or university '
Slide 5: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? To join the forces '
Slide 6: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Leaving care '
Slide 7: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Fallen out with family '
Slide 8: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Thrown out by family '
Slide 9: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Live with someone else '
Slide 10: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Get married '
Slide 11: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Everyone else is doing it '
Slide 12: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Domestic abuse '
Slide 13: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Want to do something different '
Slide 14: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Want to live somewhere else where there is more going on '
Slide 15: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? Family is moving away and prefer to remain in the area '
Slide 16: Unit 1 (A) Should I stay or should I go? So many problems in the family and do not want to be associated with them '
Slide 17: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Like it '
Slide 18: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Like the company '
Slide 19: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Safety '
Slide 20: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Cheaper '
Slide 21: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Have own bedroom '
Slide 22: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Have own belongings '
Slide 23: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Warm and comfortable '
Slide 24: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Meals are provided '
Slide 25: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Have a pet '
Slide 26: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Advantages Need space to study '
Slide 27: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Disadvantages Told what to do '
Slide 28: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Disadvantages Not able to get on with parents and/or siblings '
Slide 29: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Disadvantages Have to share a bedroom '
Slide 30: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Disadvantages Complaints from neighbours '
Slide 31: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Disadvantages Unable to see friends as much as want to '
Slide 32: Unit 1 (B) Should I stay or should I go? Disadvantages No privacy '
Slide 33: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Think about why you want to leave home '
Slide 34: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Talk things over with family and friends '
Slide 35: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Discuss options with someone from an advisory service or agency '
Slide 36: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Work out how much rent you can afford '
Slide 37: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Work out a weekly budget '
Slide 38: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Look around at suitable places to live '
Slide 39: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Check out bus routes and timetables '
Slide 40: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Check out local newspapers like the “Falkirk Herald” or the “Bo’ness Journal” '
Slide 41: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Begin to collect furniture and household equipment '
Slide 42: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Pay deposit and a month’s rent in advance '
Slide 43: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Read electricity and gas meters in new home '
Slide 44: Unit 1 (C) Should I stay or should I go? Move in '
Slide 45: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 1. Owner occupied The person living in the accommodation is the owner. This normally involves borrowing the money to buy the property from a bank or building society, called ‘taking out a mortgage’. You have to prove that you are able to pay back the loan and you will need to pay some money of your own up front for a deposit and legal fees – this is likely to be thousands of pounds. Money then has to be paid back to the bank or building society on a monthly basis. You are responsible for paying for all the repairs to the property. If you do not keep up the repayments you risk losing your house. Usually when you buy a place, it has no furniture, so you will need extra money for that. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 46: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 2. Private Rented You rent from a private landlord who could be an individual or a company. As well as paying rent regularly you will usually have to pay a deposit which should be returned to you unless there is any damage. a. In a shared flat/house you share the accommodation and housing costs with other people, which can help keep the price down. The place is usually furnished. b. In a self contained flat/house you have the property to yourself (and partner or family if they live with you). The rent is usually much higher than sharing. The place is often but not always furnished. If you want to rent from private landlords but are unable to because you don’t have money to pay a deposit or rent in advance you may be able, in certain circumstances, to access a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme. These give help when you need to pay a deposit on a flat but can’t afford it. They guarantee the deposit to your landlord so you can move in. You then pay the deposit to the scheme or your landlord in instalments. Some rent deposit schemes need you to be over 25. More information about the Falkirk Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme can be found in your Falkirk Directory. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 47: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 3. Housing Association or Council Housing The Council and housing associations provide rented accommodation at a much lower rent than the private sector. Places can include flats, houses or bedsits. The accommodation is usually unfurnished. But sometimes it will be furnished and the rent includes the “hire “ of the furniture or else you buy the furniture gradually, like a form of credit agreement. You need to check with the Council, housing association or an advice centre about schemes like this. You have to apply and housing is then allocated according to need. There is likely to be a waiting list and the length of time you spend on the waiting list varies according to how much you are considered to be in need of the accommodation. It can take a number of years to get to the top of the waiting list. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 48: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 4. Temporary Housing The Council has a range of temporary housing to meet the needs of people in different situations.Temporary housing is for people who are either: being assessed as homeless or have been assessed as homeless. Most people will stay for a short time, while, with help, they sort out longer term accommodation.Temporary housing is provided in a number of fully furnished properties spread across the Council area. Sometimes supported accommodation and Bed and Breakfast establishments are also used. (see other sheets for more information) Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 49: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 5. Supported Accommodation This is a place where there are people who can provide support to help you cope with living independently. They may be in the house all the time or visit regularly. Often this kind of accommodation comes in the form of a shared house or flat, or a self-contained place close to others in a similar situation. In Falkirk this type of housng for the majority of young people in crisis is provided by YMCA at Seaforth Road, Langlees and Lovetto Housing Association Garry Place, Grangemouth. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 50: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 6. Bed and Breakfast This type of accommodation is meant to be temporary. Usually you have to leave the building during the day. There are normally no kitchen facilities. Meals may be provided but this can prove expensive. Rooms are usually paid for on a nightly basis which is normally much higher than the cost of average rents. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 51: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 7. Student Halls of Residence Halls of Residences house large numbers of people, usually in single rooms with shared kitchen/bathroom facilities. Rooms are only rented to people studying at a particular college or university. Rent is often only charged during term time and students are expected to move out during holidays. Student Halls are often only available to people who come to study from outside the area. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 52: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 8. Foyer A foyer provides accommodation for young people – normally in a single room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. People staying there are expected to develop plans relating to training, education and employment and support is given to do this. There is a limit to the length of stay, normally around two years, and help is given to find somewhere to move on to. This type of housing is not available in Falkirk. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
Slide 53: Unit 3 (A) How do I choose the best option for me? 9. Tied Accommodation Accommodation that comes with a job – for example farm workers, army personnel, nurses, clergy or members of the police force. Leaving the job usually means leaving accommodation. Credit: “I’m Offski” Edinburgh Scottish Council for single homeless, 2003” '
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