Our work in Milton Keynes focuses on creating collaborative solutions that meet the city’s evolving needs. By working with local authorities, housing providers, and voluntary sector partners, we’re supporting people to sustain tenancies, improve wellbeing, and access opportunities that lead to stability and independence. Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities across Milton Keynes.

  • Restart Thames Valley: We continued delivering this pilot project until October 2024, supporting ex-offenders in partnership with Aspire Oxfordshire and Thames Valley Partnership. The aim is to help people leaving prison build a more stable and positive future. We’re playing a key role in the evaluation of RESTART’s outcomes and remain hopeful that it will demonstrate the service’s value, paving the way for future funding and further development of the project.
  • Milton Keynes Homelessness Partnership (MKHP): With homelessness on the rise in Milton Keynes, former MKHP Trustees have joined forces with local homelessness leaders to improve collaboration and develop joint solutions. Initiated by our CEO, Chris Keating, the new forum unites senior representatives from YMCA MK, Unity MK, and The Bus Shelter MK to tackle system pressures, the shortage of emergency accommodation, and the need for more coordinated, person-centred support. Recent meetings have reinforced their shared commitment to reducing homelessness and driving lasting change in the city.

View all our services in Milton Keynes here.

Testimonials

I feel empowered to make sure my clients are supported in the right way and that they are benefitting from the public’s money and that this is being used efficiently.

Social Worker

Direct Payment Service User

I have a better understanding of how and why to use direct payments.

Social Woker

Direct Payment Service User

I recently conducted a joint home visit with Jo and just wanted to give some feedback. Jo was able to work with an avoidant service user with patience, persistence and compassion. The family were on the verge of facing homelessness due to significant rent arrears. Jo was able to secure a discretionary payment which reduced the amount outstanding, she worked with the family to address outstanding essential bills e.g. water and electricity. The family were grateful that Jo helped them to clear their debts. I was also impressed by Joanne’s professionalism. It’s great to know that Floating Support is still around.

Jacqui Rollason

The Children and Families Practice

I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your amazing response at Connection Support to the unprecedented challenge presented by the Covid-19 virus. Your team are doing a wonderful job, supporting our customers with the utmost compassion and empathy. Your collaboration with our Independent Living Officers to ensure essential health and safety checks are completed, so that we are compliant, is very much appreciated. Without your support, our customers would not be able to live the lives they do.

Debbie Stuart

Director of Independent Living and Better Lives