Housing and support shaped around the person.
Supported living is about having a home and a support plan that fit the person, rather than fitting the person into a service. Housing arrangements and care are considered separately, while the people involved work together around the individual’s goals.
Support can change over time. Some people may need more help while settling, building routines or managing risk; others may gradually reduce support as confidence, skills and stability grow.
More than accommodation.
Choice and control
People are involved in decisions about their home, support, routines and goals wherever possible.
Everyday participation
Support should create opportunities to take part in ordinary daily life, develop skills and contribute to the running of the home.
Community connection
Relationships, education, employment, leisure and local opportunities are part of the support conversation.
Progress at the right pace
Step-up and step-down support is based on assessed need and readiness, not a fixed timetable.
Quality of life sits at the centre.
Positive Behaviour Support, Capable Environments, Person-Centred Active Support, trauma-responsive practice and PERMA help us think about what makes everyday life safer, more meaningful and more satisfying for each person.
Doing with, not doing for
Where appropriate, support is designed to increase participation and build confidence through ordinary routines, meaningful activity and personally chosen goals.
Talk to us about supported living.
We welcome conversations from individuals, families, social workers, commissioners and other professionals looking for a supported living pathway.
