Home > Advice & Support > Supported Living Understanding Supported Living If you are exploring support options, gaining a clear understanding of how supported living works can help you make confident and informed decisions about the best route for you or a loved one. In this guide, we explain what supported living is, who it is designed for, funding options, and what to look for when choosing a provider. Understanding Supported Living at a Glance Support provided to individuals in their own homes Individuals with long-term injuries, health conditions or disabilities will receive complex care from Support Workers with specialist training For daily living support, such as dressing, washing and meal preparation, individuals will receive domiciliary care Funding is available for both housing and support, but are often means-tested Benefits of supported living includes, tailored support from the comfort of your own home and having more autonomy over your daily lifestyle. What is Supported Living? Supported living is an accommodation and support arrangement for individuals who require additional help but do not want to move into residential care. People live in their own home – often a flat, house, shared property or bungalow, while receiving tailored support from trained health and social care professionals to help them maintain independence. As individuals hold their own tenancy, they retain autonomy over their daily routines, lifestyle choices, and support journey. Supported living is built on the principle of enabling people to live fulfilling, independent lives within their community. LEARN MORE Who is Supported Living For? Supported living is designed for individuals who want to stay at home, but require additional support, which may range from daily living support and companionship to expert support for clinical and behavioural needs. An individual’s specific needs will determine whether they receive complex care or domiciliary care. Domiciliary Care For individuals in need of help with daily activities, they will be advised to receive domiciliary care. This service helps individuals with dressing, washing, meal preparation, basic medication management and companionship. Typically, an individual will receive short visits from a Care Worker throughout the day – often around mealtime. Complex Care For people living with long-term conditions, disabilities and injuries and in need of support to meet their clinical and/or behavioural needs, they will be advised to receive complex care. Due to the higher care needs, complex care can often be 24/7 and can range from one-to-one support to high staffing dependency. Each Support Worker will receive specialist training based on the needs of the individual. Training may include: Buccal (Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders) Oliver McGowan (Autism & Learning Disabilities) Medication Management Basic life support Moving & Handling Complex Care Vs Domicilary Care How is Supported Living Funded? Funding for supported living usually involves separate arrangements for housing costs and support costs. Many of these are means-tested and depend on a person’s financial situation, location, age, and health needs. For housing costs, typically individuals will fund supported living expenses through housing benefit, universal credit and self-funding. There are also a variety of funding methods for support costs, which includes funding through the local authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare, Direct payments and personal savings. Funding Support What are the Key Benefits? If you are unsure if supported living is the best option for you or a loved one, here are some key benefits: Independence with the Right Level of Support Receive tailored support while continuing to live comfortably in your own home Choice and Flexibility Support plans are reviewed regularly, meaning care can adapt as your needs change Community Inclusion Through supported living, individuals are encouraged to engage in meaningful activities, build positive relationships and supports with work and social activities. Support Autonomy You have full input into how your support is delivered. Your preferences, dislikes, goals, and interests shape your care plan and guide how Support Workers provide care. OUR SERVICES Looking for Support? If you need support for a loved one, contact us to explore how we can help. GET IN TOUCH What to Look for in a Supported Living Provider Choosing the right supported living provider is an important decision in your support journey. To help you make the right decision, here are helpful considerations: Care Regulator Rating Care and support providers are assessed by care regulators throughout the UK to ensure individuals receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care. Care regulators differ for each country in the UK: England: Care Quality Commission (CQC) Scotland: Care Inspectorate Wales: Care Inspectorate Wales Northern Ireland: Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Check inspection reports to understand a provider’s quality and performance. Staff Experience and Training Although care providers will conduct an initial assessment to identify if they can accommodate yours or your loved one’s care needs, it is important you also consider their staff’s skills and experience. A potential provider should ensure their staff are trained to a high standard and receive regular training. You might want to ask if a provider has a quality assurance team to drive continuous service improvement. OUR STAFF DEVELOPMENT Helpful Information We’ve created clear, easy-to-follow advice and support articles to help you navigate your search for care and support. Complex Care Guide to understanding complex care Care FAQs Helpful answers to care and support FAQs Finding Care A guide to finding care that’s right for you Person-Centred Planning A good care provider will involve you or your loved one throughout the care journey – from the initial assessment and onwards. Support teams should take into consideration your preferences, support needs, dislikes and goals. You should expect tailored support plans, encouragement of independence, along with transparent and clear communication – helping you or your loved one to live a happy and fulfilling life. OUR SERVICES Flexibility and Continuity Support needs can change unexpectedly and providers should be able to quickly adapt their care delivery to accommodate these changes. You will want to assess how a potential provider will support the need for change in shift hours, staffing levels, type of support, house move, emergencies and long-term planning. If you are seeking support through a case management company, local authority or NHS, they will have a list of recommended support providers and they will talk you through who they think should provide your support. Throughout this process they should take your feedback into consideration when making their recommendations. Supported Living with Amore Complex Care At Amore Complex Care, we are proud to be rated Good in all areas of our CQC inspection and passionate about delivering person-centred support. We tailor our services to each individual, ensuring Support Workers are not only trained to meet specific clinical or behavioural needs but are also carefully matched based on the preferences of the individual and their family. Our teams receive nurse-led, specialist training, and we use evidence-based approaches to support people with a wide range of needs. Beyond meeting support requirements, we empower our clients to thrive – whether through education, employment, hobbies, social engagement, or building meaningful routines. Our goal is to promote positive physical and mental wellbeing, supporting each person to live as independently as possible. ABOUT US Download our Brochure Enter your email to receive a downloadable copy of our brochure. Δ By clicking Download you’re confirming that you agree with our Privacy Policy
