Housing

Thank you, would rather live by myself really, don't know anyone and would have to know someone for while to live with them.

If you say you can live mostly independently.....get the universal wheels in motion & start expressing this to friends/family. You never know what opportunities may come about.....even living with someone older for free rent in exchange for grocery shop/cooking (which you said you could learn to do). There's a world of possibilities Chimes and if you're really passionate and capable w/o support-the question of money or how/when will sort themselves out.

Ok, thank you

Firstly, you will not find the information on the internet for specialised housing support. The only way you can access this assistance is by going through a need assessment.

To get a need assessment performed you need to contact the local authority yourself where they will arrange a date and time to meet you where you reside where they will ask questions and evaluate your needs. Typically it’s a social worker who will carry this out the needs assessment but it can also be a support worker or mental health nurse. They will then work with you one to one or signpost you to organisations that can help. 

During the assessment they will ask you what you need help with, try and explain that you want to become independent and they will look into housing support which will open supported, assisted or independent housing options and possible offer you a set amount of support anything from 6 to 30 hours a week when you move out of your parents but depends on your ability. They will also help you if you need assistance applying for benefit proving you with a support worker who will help fill out benefit forms and set up direct debts and bills. 

the needs assessment like I said can lead to arrange of other support including finding social event and opportunities to meet other neurological diverse individuals, employment support, education opportunities and help arrange transportation and resale adjustments that will enable to succeed. 

Been googling to find more info and can’t really find much, all I find is care homes. I think I could live independently with some help when I need it.

Was looking at housing benefit but not sure how that all works.

Thank you Blue, that is very helpful

The first thing would be to call your local authority for a needs assessment and they will offer to help you with housing and benefits.

their is a new form of supported living where you have your own tenancy in your own self contain flat in building with other other neurological divergent individuals where their is a support worker located within the building to assist you if you need it as well as offering arrange hours of support. for some people this is a stepping stone developing life skills and help get you used to managing your own finances before moving into fully independent accommodation. You should qualify for housing benefits that would completely pay your rent & council tax or reduction in council tax. In this situation you’ll have your own bills like electric, gas and internet but you wouldn’t have to worry about home insurance.

whist in this accommodation they can look into employment schemes and education opportunities and obtain financial assistance. 

Alternatively the needs assessment can result in a social / support worker who can focus on employment support, benefits and education and developing life skills where you are currently residing with your parents and help engaging with others on the autism spectrum through specialised clubs and social events. 

If there's something you want-you should go for it.

I tend to dive in & allow myself to be confused/make mistakes/learn & sometimes repeat lol.

Even though I've been "living on my own" since 17...."life-ing" or "adulting" will always have moments of being overwhelming to anyone with ASD.

Recently, started thinking about my household like a business & catering it me/husband.

We hate doing dishes....so everything we own pretty much can fit into 1 load in dishwasher. Cooking---start thinking about what YOU like to eat. We repeat about 5 meals & we don't care.

Streamline everything you can.Grocery delivery---so I can avoid the grocery store. Point is...thinking & putting stuff on paper in my philosophy puts the wheels in motion in the universe to what you want. 

Hey Desmond, yeah think there's a couple places, but would more like independent living with maybe some help on the side.

Hey, thanks for the reply.

Basically i'm 30 in just over a year and just want to be more independent. Can do some stuff on my own, like i could probably cook for myself if i learnt a bit and practiced, could do my own shopping, just don't know where or what sort of place i'll be able to live. As i said, i have no job and on benefits so don't know how i'll afford my own place, also have no friends or partner i'll be able to share a place with.

What do you want to know? I've been on my own since 17 & I'm 35....not saying I know a ton, but I can be a sounding board.

talk to your mum, about you and her creating a plan for you becoming more independent 

I mean she teaches u or gets u into training that covers

how to cook, do u own laundry, pay bills, read you bank statements, write cheques, use a visa card, do your own shopping, apply for jobs, ask for help etc etc etc

Jordan

Do they have Praxis Care Housing in your place? If so, ask your Doctor or Key Worker to refer them to you.

People in Northern Ireland complain about our Social Housing, but it's paradise compared to Social Housing in Britain.

Perhaps, ask your local Citizens' Advice Bureau.