Born in Salford in 1939, Shelagh Delaney left school at 16, working as a shop assistant, an usherette and a photographer’s assistant. When she was 18 she wrote A Taste of Honey, one of the defining plays of the 1950s working-class and feminist cultural movements. In the era of kitchen-sink drama and Angry Young Men, Delaney, was an Angry Young Woman.

Shelagh Delaney House is named after her.

The staff team consists of the Scheme Manager and two Project Workers.

Shelagh Delaney House is an emergency accommodation project for young homeless men and women aged 16-21 who are unable to live at home for any reason. Young people usually stay for up to 10 weeks, while they work with us to assess their needs and identify suitable move on accommodation.

During their short stay, staff work with them to secure more permanent accommodation – which can include our accommodation at Octavia Court.

We offer accommodation to:

• care leavers
• young people with offending behaviour
• young people who are experiencing mental ill-health

There is an office on site, which is staffed by Project Workers 7 days a week and then covered by an on-site concierge service:

• Monday to Friday Project Worker office hours: 08:00-17:00
• Monday to Friday Security / Concierge hours: 16:30-08:30

Tenants requiring advice, information or support can call in at anytime on any day of the week between 8am and 6pm to speak to staff.

Mission Statement

We promote independence and empowerment by developing resilient communities, offering support to our clients with the prospect of working towards a brighter, stronger and more positive future.

How to access the scheme

We accept referrals from:

• Knowsley Housing Solutions
• Knowsley Social Care
• Youth Offending Teams
• Education providers
• Mental health services
• other housing providers

and others – please contact us if you support or know someone that needs accommodation and support.

T: 0151 443 0738

E: shelaghdelaneyhouse@shap.org.uk

How to apply

Young people self-refer, or organisations can do this for them by contacting the scheme and asking for an application form. You can complete an on-line application form here or download the form here and email it to cbu@shap.org.uk.