Supported living
Your own home, with support that fits
Support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs to live independently — with as much or as little help as you want.
What is supported living?
Independence with a safety net
Supported living means living in your own home — your own tenancy, your own front door — with support workers helping with the parts of life you find difficult.
It is different from a residential home. The support is built around you rather than around a building, and it can go up or down as things change. Some people need someone there most of the day. Others want a few hours a week.
The goal is always the same: for you to need us less over time, not more.
What we help with
Support built around your life
Pick what you want help with. Leave the rest.
Your own tenancy
You hold the tenancy for your home. Support is separate from where you live, so it can change without you having to move.
Daily living skills
Cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping — done alongside you, so you build confidence rather than having it done for you.
Money and admin
Help with budgeting, bills, benefits paperwork and appointments, at whatever level you need.
Health and wellbeing
Support to attend appointments, manage medication and stay well, working with your GP and other professionals.
Getting out and about
Building confidence with public transport and getting to the places you want to go.
Friendships and community
Support to join groups, keep up hobbies and stay connected to the people who matter to you.
Work, study and volunteering
Practical help to find and keep a job, a course or a volunteering placement.
Having your say
Your support plan is written with you. You decide what good support looks like, and you can change it.
How supported living is funded
Supported living is usually funded through a local authority care package, NHS Continuing Healthcare, or a personal budget or direct payment. Housing costs are normally covered separately, often through Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.
If you are not sure what you are entitled to, talk to your social worker or care manager. We can work alongside them, but we cannot give benefits or financial advice.
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Referring someone for supported living?
We work with social workers, care managers and families. Get in touch and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Or call us on 01788 422422