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Supported living

What we do

We currently look after more than 40 people in a supported living environment. Our main goal is for people to become as independent as they can and to be able to care for themselves as soon as possible.

Often people come to us who have lived in residential homes, or with their parents, and feel ready to do more for themselves.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the care we provide is teaching people how to wash and dress themselves, cook and plan meals and do basic chores. It is so exciting seeing people develop and do things they never thought possible.

Many people with learning disabilities have difficulties reading and writing but it is still very important, as part of their steps towards greater independence, for them to learn how to manage their money. We take a little-by-little approach as, especially if they are a first-time tenant, managing finance can be daunting. But we think it is important to take as much time as necessary to help people understand their benefit payments and bills and how to manage their bank account.

We also help with exercising and make sure every person has their plan and different activities scheduled into their week like swimming.

The above image shows two people in a supermarket, an older gentlemen, and a carer (a lady). She is looking at a shopping list, and he is pushing a trolley. In the background is the fruit and veg section of the supermarket.

Learning to plan meals and then shop for the ingredients is also part of the weekly routine. We like to promote a family atmosphere and tenants living together have great fun sharing the cooking, serving the food and clearing up afterwards.

Finding rewarding work is also important and we have excellent partnerships with a number of organisations such as Green Patch in Kettering.

We also help people to take their medicine, which often means a gentle reminder, and make sure they have access to any healthcare they need.

How we do it

We work with private landlords to provide supported living in high-quality accommodation in Northamptonshire and East Sussex. Every person has their own bedroom and many have en-suite facilities. Tenants also have their own set of keys and can come and go as they please.

Our staff provide up to 24-hour support that is tailored to individual needs. Through ‘person centred’ plans, tenants can express choices and preferences about their needs and be fully involved in every decision about their life.

Here are some of the properties we use:

East Sussex
June Cottage, Crowborough

This property is suitable for three people. It has lots of character from the outside but is spacious and modern inside, with a large lounge and good-size kitchen that is fully equipped with modern appliances.

There is also a garden that is great for barbecues in the summer and relaxing with friends and family.

You can walk to the train station in ten minutes and there is a bus stop nearby. Transport links to London, Brighton, Uckfield and Tunbridge Wells are very good.

The above image is of a white house, with a small balcony type gate over one of the windows,with a black house in the background. They are both on the edge of a road.

Northamptonshire

There are a number of properties we use for supported living in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough.

These include a four-bedroom property in Kettering with a large front and rear garden. It has been adapted for wheelchair users and has a stair-lift and rails. The town centre and public swimming pool are nearby.

This is photo is of a bathroom, with a sink and blue flannel to the left, a clear curtain with blue killer whales on it at the back. There is also a white chair with wheels to enable washing.

There is a five bedroom property in Wellingborough with three bathrooms, a large kitchen and big dining area. It is close to the town centre amenities.

This is an image of a standard new brick built property. It has 2 petruding attic windows, 3 windows on the first floor, and 2 windows on the ground, separated in the middle by a blue door.

One of the newest and most beautiful properties is in Corby on a newly developed estate. It is a high-specification, five bedroom house with four bathrooms – one on each floor. It is in a quiet cul-de-sac and has a double garage and a large garden. It is also close to the local supermarket.

This image is of a new built kitchen. It shows an inbuilt oven, surrounded by fitted cupboards on both the lower and upper levels. To the right of the image is a sink, with a pink washing up bowl.

This is an image of a new built bathroom, including a toilet, wash basin, shower (in the forefront to the right of the photo), and a windowsill. There is a red towl on the radiator.

For details of the other properties available, please email us