Supported Housing

Hi Beth. Another question relating to my profession, oh goody goody...

Supported housing does what it says on the tin. Please can you tell me:-

1. Why you are looking at the possibility

2. Are there any other physical or mental conditions that need to be taken into account

3. Is there a Support package already in place (is that what you mean by 'social care') and is it funded via direct payment to the adult

4. Is there a need to take into account proximity to family or other close personal contacts

5. Can this person manage their own household, and do they need specific help with any chores

These are important questions, but I'll give you a generalised picture.

Supported Housing can be Social Housing or Private Provider (funds dictate) and is usually provided within a complex of such properties, all of which will be self-contained units, usually flats but can be bungalows. Older people, and vulnerable adults, are normaly eligible for such housing. There is a scheme on this website, specificaly for AS people, but generaly there won't be as Supported Housing is suitable in its' own right.

There is always a 'call' system to summon help if needed, sometimes there is a House manager on site, otherwise it will be a mobile warden service that comes, or the call centre will summon other appropriate help. These services vary by geography and provider, but they all comply with our industry requirements for Safeguarding Adults.

You will be aware of those disgusting people in Bristol who treated vulnerable adults to such degrading treatment. They were Private and following good tory practice - profits before people. We don't do that in Social Housing.

All Supported Housing is generaly calm and quiet because that's how the Residents want it. I've evicted a persistently noisy person who thought that elderly people can get away with anything they like. Surprise...

In other words, we don't tolerate nuisance or disturbance in such places, but it's also fair to say that we don't get many instances of either. The above is the only time I've ever known it throughout my career.

To apply for Supported, you can approach your Local Authority (LA) and make an application. Again, procedural minutiae vary, but generaly a Vulnerable person will be accepted. They will then pass details to a provider in their area who has a suitable propertyhey will know them all.

Private providers you must approach direct. However, a Care package goes with the person, not the location, so should follow them.

The answers to my questions can 'shape' what is offered and where, and if you are going to approach your LA it will help to have those answers ready. Hope I've given you something to think about, please feel free to question me on specifics if I haven't.

Hi Beth. Another question relating to my profession, oh goody goody...

Supported housing does what it says on the tin. Please can you tell me:-

1. Why you are looking at the possibility

2. Are there any other physical or mental conditions that need to be taken into account

3. Is there a Support package already in place (is that what you mean by 'social care') and is it funded via direct payment to the adult

4. Is there a need to take into account proximity to family or other close personal contacts

5. Can this person manage their own household, and do they need specific help with any chores

These are important questions, but I'll give you a generalised picture.

Supported Housing can be Social Housing or Private Provider (funds dictate) and is usually provided within a complex of such properties, all of which will be self-contained units, usually flats but can be bungalows. Older people, and vulnerable adults, are normaly eligible for such housing. There is a scheme on this website, specificaly for AS people, but generaly there won't be as Supported Housing is suitable in its' own right.

There is always a 'call' system to summon help if needed, sometimes there is a House manager on site, otherwise it will be a mobile warden service that comes, or the call centre will summon other appropriate help. These services vary by geography and provider, but they all comply with our industry requirements for Safeguarding Adults.

You will be aware of those disgusting people in Bristol who treated vulnerable adults to such degrading treatment. They were Private and following good tory practice - profits before people. We don't do that in Social Housing.

All Supported Housing is generaly calm and quiet because that's how the Residents want it. I've evicted a persistently noisy person who thought that elderly people can get away with anything they like. Surprise...

In other words, we don't tolerate nuisance or disturbance in such places, but it's also fair to say that we don't get many instances of either. The above is the only time I've ever known it throughout my career.

To apply for Supported, you can approach your Local Authority (LA) and make an application. Again, procedural minutiae vary, but generaly a Vulnerable person will be accepted. They will then pass details to a provider in their area who has a suitable propertyhey will know them all.

Private providers you must approach direct. However, a Care package goes with the person, not the location, so should follow them.

The answers to my questions can 'shape' what is offered and where, and if you are going to approach your LA it will help to have those answers ready. Hope I've given you something to think about, please feel free to question me on specifics if I haven't.