Living in your own home

We can support you to live in your own home. We call this supported living.

What happens in supported living?

We help you to choose:

• who you live with. Some people live on their own, some people share their home with other people
• who gives you support
• where you live (if possisble).

Who is supported living for?

It is for people who want to live as independently as possible. You will be encouraged to make your own choices about daily living.

Supported living can work for people who don't need much help as well as people who need a lot of help with personal care and to keep safe.

What sort of help can I get?

You can get help to do lots of things. For example:

• managing your money
• cooking and shopping
• staying healthy
• getting out and about.

How much help can I get?

This depends on you and what you want to do. Some people only need a few hours of support each week. Other people need to have someone with them for most of the time or even all of the time, including the night time.

How does it work?

We talk to you about how much support you might need. We call this an assessment.

If we agree that supported living is right for you we will help you to find somewhere to live and someone to provide your support.

How much will I pay?

What you pay depends upon:

• how much support you get
• how much money you get.

Not everyone will pay the same amount.

How can I find out more?

Get in touch with your local Community Learning Disability Team.