Quaker housing project in line for Guardian award
The QSA housing project 'Move On Up' has been shortlisted for a Guardian Public Service Award
A Quaker Social Action (QSA) housing project for young carers has been shortlisted for a national award organised by the Guardian newspaper. The Tower Hamlets-based ‘‘Move On Up’ project in London is one of the contenders for a Guardian Public Service Award for innovation in the housing sector after running for eighteen months. ‘Move On Up’ provides housing and tailored one-to-one support to young carers aged eighteen to twenty-five across four East London properties. According to QSA: ‘It is the first and only example of a housing solution specifically for this group, who make up around five per cent of all sixteen to twenty-four year olds in the UK.’
Jon Scarth, ‘Move On Up’ manager, said: ‘Young adult carers give up hours looking after family members, often at the expense of their own lives and relationships. On top of this, many of those living in our flats had seen a breakdown in the relationship with the person they care for, in some cases leading to spells of homelessness. “Move On Up” has provided some much-needed independence, and ensured they can continue in their caring role too.’
The Guardian Public Service Awards are divided into nine categories including ‘housing’. The winners will be announced at the Public Service Awards ceremony on 27 November.
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