Look Ahead Care and Support
Newham Council is expanding mental health supported living provision, with a mini-competition approved in July 2025.
Newham Council is expanding its mental health supported living schemes, with an officer decision in July 2025 approving a mini-competition for a £1.3 million contract. This aims to provide enhanced support for adults with mental illnesses and offer a more cost-effective alternative. The mini-competition was scheduled to commence in autumn 2025 for a three-year period.
In Tower Hamlets, the Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee reviewed the Mayor's Small Grants Programme in February 2026, under which Look Ahead Care and Support received funding. A report to the committee noted recommendations for programme improvements. Look Ahead runs a 'Children's Domestic Violence Support Worker' project, which was rated Amber under this programme.
Look Ahead Care and Support is a provider of integrated housing and support services for individuals with mental health histories, and has interim contractual arrangements with Newham Council. It also runs a project supporting children affected by domestic violence.
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