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We have had
several consultations and focus group meetings to
establish the issues relating to housing among black and
ethnic minority groups.
It has been
highlighted that there are a large number of black and
ethnic minority groups who live in inadequate social
housing and the services provided by the local
authorities has been disappointing.
Overcrowding
is quite common in some Asian families as they prefer to
live in extended families, the waiting time for
accommodation this size is quite long as there are
limited large houses. In these circumstances private
renting would only be the other option.
Poor housing
and homelessness is one of the worst effects of social
exclusion and ill-health.
With this in mind we will give guidance and support to
our target groups on housing issues including:
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Liaising
with council
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Help
with filling in application forms
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Information on Sheltered housing
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Help and
advice on Housing and Council benefits
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Homelessness
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Overcrowding
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Poor
conditions and repairs
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Sheltered housing schemes
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Housing
Associations
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Improvement grants
We are constantly working with local authorities to
improve standard and services to meet the needs of the
Ethnic Minorities in Tendering and Colchester.
TACMEP has
also dealt with sensitive cases where women were fleeing
domestic violence and needed refuge.
We have
assisted many individuals and families in re-housing to
suitable accommodation.
TACMEP is a member of Essex Black and Minority Ethnic
Citizens Panel which is managed by Essex Housing
Officers Group (EHOG) who are a group of housing
officers from local housing authorities and registered
social landlords in Essex. The groups meet to discuss
and agree Essex housing issues.
If you need help in any areas of the above please
contact us.
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