Collaboration.

Collaboration is in the DNA of SAH and is at the heart of all we do. True collaboration is much harder to do than say and requires patience and a confident diligent approach to bring together all the key parties who we want to participate in the delivery of the right solution, in the right place at the right time for the right people.

This took us years to master and even now we are still learning, emboldened by both the results achieved and the praise and accolades received by all those who rightly feel valuable contributors to the solution. One lesson we have learned is that all parties are open to collaboration, but it takes one to truly lead on the process.

SAH have been brave enough to invest the time in becoming that lead partner, who will ask the right questions, provide the solutions, and work through to a common goal. Below is a growing list of all who have joined us on this journey to date.

Cornwall County Council

New Director of Adult Services reached out directly to ask if SAH could assist them across all aspects of housing in the County. A second meeting is imminent with relevant Director’s and Commissioners.

Greater Manchester

Working closely with an established provider of Homeless accommodation to collaboratively address the huge demand across the area. Multiple local authorities will be involved.

Lancashire County Council

We have already completed one project in the County and have a strong relationship with a number of the commissioners. Key demand in the County is for Transforming Care and Supported Living.

Barrow-In-Furness

Large demand and pipeline with evidenced need. Working closely and in collaboration with a specific provider, and currently have the first development underway.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Very strong relationship here with a local authority in which we have finished building a flagship supported living service. They have engaged from day one of our relationship and continue to do so.

Nottinghamshire County Council

This is a growing county for us with a number of opportunities at varying stages.

Liverpool City Council

We have a strong relationship with the Head of Service for Accommodation Needs in the City. He has shared with us their internal documents for current and future demand leading to 2030.

Somerset West and Taunton Council

Multiple spec sheets completed by the Commissioners for Children’s Services. A number of properties with them for review currently, and have attended an engagement event with the Local Authority.

Oxfordshire County Council

Multiple properties have been identified in collaboration with the Commissioners. First development due for completion April 2021, with a further four developments all starting in 2021.

Worcestershire County Council

Property under construction after full collaboration with the Local Authority. Has demand identified, likes the property, has provided the rents and has a preferred Provider for us to work with. We also have a full Nominations and Void agreement in place for the term of the 25 year lease.

Derbyshire County Council

Strong relationships with the Commissioners, and also contracting team. We have recently purchased a property which has full Commissioner Support.

NHS Rampton

This is the largest secure hospital in the UK, and also houses the biggest women’s secure unit. They have offered direct support to our project in Yorkshire and have been involved in the design phase also.

Northamptonshire County Council

Solid relationships with the Commissioner responsible for Supported Living with a direct request and support in place. Working closely with a specific Care Provider...first project is under due diligence.

Kent County Council

Working closely with the Commissioners to address the issues faced within Children’s Services.

Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership

We were invited to speak with senior members of the Partnership to look at working collaboratively to address hospital bed demand and bed blocking.

Edinburgh City Council

We have a strong relationship with the main Commissioner for the City, and are actively working on a number of opportunities in collaboration with her and Providers.

Glasgow City Council

Have already presented SAH to their Senior Commissioning Team which went well, and has now led to further discussions around specific projects which would see us as a Preferred Special Partner.

NHS West Lothian

We have been in discussions with the Senior Development Manager around the need for specialist accommodation for those with Mental Health support requirements, as well as Guardianship.

NHS Highland

We have a direct relationship with Head of Mental Health Services and The Complex Case Manager. They have been in full support of our project in Muir Of Ord, and have been involved in design.

Perth & Kinross Council

Working closely with the Commissioners, they have identified a specific need for more complex users with the Transforming Care cohort. Part of an ongoing process with strong relationships in place.