Supported Living Service FAQ

What is Supported Living?

Supported living is an alternative to residential care in providing support and accommodation to people who are assessed as eligible for services under Fairer Access to Care|.

The difference is that in supported living, the housing provider and support provider are separate, and the service user has a licence, tenancy or is the owner of the property.

There are different ways of living in a supported living service, some people perfer to live alone, and some people prefer to share a home.

The aim of supported living is to provide support to adults with a learning disability, enabling them to live in their own homes within the community.

Who can provide this service?

Gateshead Council provides a number of supported living services within Gatehead. Each of these services is different as we believe that there is no typical independent supported living service and that each servcie should be based on the needs and wishes of the individual.

Who can use the Service?

Any person over the age of 18 years, with a learning disability who meets the fair access to care criteria.

How do I apply?

To access a Supported Living Service you must first contact Adult Social Care Direct| If you meet the fair access to care criteria you will be assigned a social worker that will work with you to complete a Community Care Assessment|.

Is there a charge?

A financial assessment will decide the financial contribution you will need to make to receive this service.

Where is the accommodation?

Gateshead Council has supported living services through out Gateshead. They work closely with housing associations, The Gateshead Housing Company and tenants to provide services in locations chosen by the tenants.