Supported living
Supported living services are where adults with disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, or learning difficulties can live independently and take control of their lives.
We have about 700 properties which provide supported living.
Types of supported living accommodation
They include shared houses and newer apartment and bungalow schemes with their own front door.
Supported living schemes have staff on site 24 hours a day to provide continuous care and support for residents when needed. This is called background care.
Care and support arrangements
Each person will:
have a package of care which could include one to one hours, depending on their needs
share the cost of the background and night cover, as this cost can be significant
Who is supported living suitable for?
Supported living is best suited to people who need more than minimal personal care or support.
How to access supported living
To live in one of our supported living schemes, you, or the person you know who will use the service, will need a social care assessment first.
This helps us understand what support you need and whether supported living is the right option for you.
Contact our Adult Social Care for a chat about care and support needs. A family member or friend can be part of the conversation.
Living independently with supported living
Hear below from some of the people who have moved into one our new supported living schemes.
Our new bungalow scheme in Burnley is helping people to live independently:
"I am proud of my new bungalow and love mowing the lawn."
Our new flat scheme in Fylde is helping people to feel safe and independent:
“I’ve waited all my adult life to live independently and my flat is my safe space. I’ve grown more independent, become more social and love where I live”
Our lovely staff at the scheme say:
“It has been a pleasure to be here from the beginning to see the project unfold into such a positive and welcoming environment.
The people we support who live here are a pleasure to be around and have settled into their new homes with such enthusiasm and dedication to making their flats person centred and homely.”