What is supported accommodation UK?

What is supported housing? In supported housing, accommodation is provided alongside support, supervision or care to help people live as independently as possible in the community. This includes: older people. people with a learning disability.

What’s supported accommodation?

By “supported accommodation” is meant accommodation in which a measure of care, support or supervision is provided to assist the occupants to cope with the practicalities of day-to-day living.”

What is mental health support worker?

A mental health worker provides therapy, assistance, and basic care to patients that have developmental disabilities or mental illnesses. As a mental health support worker, you could be working with people that have depression, or dementia, an addiction or drug problem.

Is supported housing free?

Supported housing is a free service that provides a combination of housing and services to help people maintain their tenancies and live more stable and productive lives.

How much does supported living cost UK?

Assisted Living costs can vary greatly depending on the factors outlined in the section above and where you live in the UK. The more facilities that the home has the more the cost. The costs will typically range from £500 to £1,500 per week.

Who qualifies supported living?

Supported living is available for people who:

• are aged 18 years or more;
• are ordinarily resident in Haringey and/or registered with a Haringey GP;
• have been assessed by the council as eligible for services under the 2014 Care Act, or have similar needs and can pay for their own support;

Is mental health a priority for housing?

You are classed as priority need if you are vulnerable because of your mental illness. You can also be classed as priority need for other things. If you are a priority need you should be offered emergency accommodation.