Government names supported housing advisory panel members

The government has formally established its supported housing advisory panel to advise it on the implementation of the Supported Housing Act 2023.

A total of 12 figures, including chief executives of housing and care providers, have been named to the panel.

The panel will advise the government on its plans, currently under consultation, for changes including the introduction of a locally led licensing regime for supported housing across England and new national standards.

The panel will be chaired by social care expert Sir David Pearson, who co-chaired the Social Care Institute for Excellence’s 2020 commission on the role of housing in the future of care and support

The panel also includes Oona Goldsworthy, chief executive of Brunel Care; John Verge, chief executive of Golden Lane Housing and Charlotte Tablot, chief executive at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

Alison McGovern, local government and homelessness minister, said: “The panel will play a vital role in offering valuable insight and expert advice on the implementation of the act, helping to ensure that the changes introduced have a meaningful and positive impact on the quality of supported housing.

“In addition, the panel will provide guidance on wider issues affecting supported housing, contributing to stronger oversight and improved outcomes for residents.”