Supported independent living

What is supported independent living?

Supported independent living gives you accommodation with support. You can get help with everyday life skills and sometimes personal care.

If you want to live on your own and need help to do so and have a:

• learning disability
• physical disability
• mental health need

Examples are you could get help with deciding what to eat, cooking and going out. planning your meal, getting your meal ready and going out.

You decide what you want to do and when. You can get help to enjoy an active life and join in things.

You can live in:

• your own owner occupied accommodation
• your own rented accommodation
• shared accommodation:
  • if you need more care
  • if you who want to live in group living accommodation
• a Shared Lives scheme. You live with carers who share their home with you longer term

You are given a tenancy. This gives you the right to stay in your home. You can change the organisation giving you help if you want to.

How do I find supported independent living?

• Talk to your social care worker about supported independent living
• You need to have had an assessment and be eligible for funded care and support from Adult Social Services
• Look on Connect to Support Surrey for details of supported independent living schemes near you

The future of supported independent living in Surrey

We are increasing the number of places for supported independent living accommodation by 2030. We will work with our independent partners and use our own buildings and funds.

We are currently developing supported independent living:

• so that you can live your life your own way
• with your future in mind
• in the middle of the community
• to support and promote your independence

Look at our videos for information.