Supported Living

What is supported living?

Supported living is a service designed to help people with a wide range of support needs retain their independence by being supported in their own home. People in supported living have their own tenancy and are responsible for their own bills and cost of living. This may include full or part furnishing and repairing any damage – exact details will vary locally. To afford these, the person may be entitled to a wide range of benefits and grants. In single person supported living, they will also have their own front door.

In Supported Living, support provision is not dependent on provision of housing (and vice versa.) So if the support provider changes, this doesn’t affect the tenancy. The person has security of tenure in line with their tenancy agreement – they can only be made to leave under certain circumstances, usually by order of a court.

What is registered care?

Registered care, also known as residential care or a care home, supports
adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. They are given a
license to occupy a room or a flat in a larger complex and bills are covered
by the care provider. This kind of care and support is commissioned by a
Local Authority or health board and regulated by the CQC in England or the
CIW in Wales.