Supported Living

This section will help you to understand supported living and which individual can benefit from this service.

When an individual advances into supported living, they have their own home with their own tenancy agreement and are responsible for their own bills. At the same time, they receive support and care which can range from a few hours a week to one-on-one support, 24 hours a day.

Many people with physical, mental and other needs require different levels of support which can be fulfilled by supported living enabling them to maximise their independence and live the life that they hand pick.

Supported living enables individuals to make decisions about how they want to live and to continue with doing things that are essential to them. This service helps if someone does not wish to live in
residential care but would find it hard to cope by themselves at home.

How Supported Living Works.
Supported living permits people with a various range of needs to keep their independence by being supported to live in their own space. Some may furnish, or partly furnish their home and take responsibility for repairing any damage. Supported living gives people the security and familiarity
of their own home. 

There are various options available either to live alone or to share with other people. There are different types of housing options offered. Some supported living homes will have assistive technology services which help residents to learn the skills they need for daily living. Which individuals can benefit from Supported Living? Supported living services help adults with a wide range of needs including:

Mental health needs
Learning disabilities
Behaviours that may challenge
Autism

The care and support provided will be customised to the specific needs of every individual.
Which Services are offered under Supported Accommodation?
Supported living services provide assistance across a range of areas to help people live more independent and fulfilling lives. This encompasses support with:

Taking medication
Finding a job or voluntary work
Personal care, such as getting washed and dressed
Going to college
Cooking, cleaning and looking after the home
Help with money, including claiming benefits
Following a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining links with family and friends, and building new relationships
Accessing leisure and social activities

Transferring into a Supported Living Service
Leaving the family home to move into supported living for the first time may feel like a big step but careful planning of the transition into their new home, tailoring this to the individual’s
specific needs is important. For some people this means a gradual transition over a number of months to minimise any anxiety and ensure that they are looking forward to the journey ahead. In other cases, a person may be happy to move into their home straight away.
If a person decides to live with others, careful consideration should be done to match them with other people who have shared interests and lifestyles.