www.paradigm-uk.org supported living options alicia wood associate consultant
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What is supported living?
Supported Living is simply supporting people to live in their own homes in the way they choose to live
The aim of supported living is to give people independence, choice and control
It is not any one service model
Supported Living –costs too much?
Supporting people in a more individualised way is not necessarily any more expensive
Weekly costs Supported living
Funding source
rent (inc. service charges)
116 Housing benefit
housing support
200 Supporting People grant
personal care 0 Social Services
personal income
182 Income support/Incapacity Benefit/ DLA
total 498 (each)
Supported living- only for the select few?
Anyone, regardless of the extent of their disability, can live in their own home with the right support
Independence, choice and control is not only for those who can say they want it- it is a right for all
Supported Living –is it safe?
Regulations and inspections do not necessarily keep people safe
Being isolated from people that care about is not safe
Having more people involved in your life keeps you safer
Some risks enhance your life and are worth taking
Individualising support
Assistive technology?
Support Tenant?
Intensive domiciliary
care?
Community Support
Volunteer?
Live in Supporter
?
Floating support?
Family support?
Social support?
Community supports?
Independence training?
Healthcare/nursing?
Cleaning &Cooking?
The Reach standards in supported living I choose who I live with I choose where I live I have my own home I choose how I am supported I choose who supports me I get good support I choose my friends and relationships I choose how to be healthy and safe I choose how to take part in my community I have the same rights and responsibilities as other
citizens I get help to make changes in my life