Living independently: Supported Living and other options

Information covered in this chapter

Introduction

Where do you start?

    • First steps
    • Who to involve
    • Getting a social care assessment
    • Key points to think about when looking for a home

Housing Options: finding the right accommodation

    • Supported Living Options

⇒  Through Oxfordshire County Council Adult Social                 Care Brokerage Team

⇒  Rented Social Housing

⇒  Renting from a private landlord

⇒  Renting from independent and/or Charity                             Organisations

⇒  Setting it up yourself

    ◊  Buy to let

    ◊  Shared Ownership Schemes

    ◊  Home Ownership and Discretionary Trusts

    ◊  Charities who offer funding and support

    ◊ Applying directly to a Housing Association

      • Registered or Residential Care Homes
      • Remaining in the Family Home
      • Shared Lives
      • Living out of County

    Finding the right support

    Paying Rent

    Tenancy Agreements

    Design, Assistive Technology and Adaptations

    Help with Housing Costs

      • Council Tax
      • Disabled Facilities Grant
      • Other Discounts
      • Utility Bills
      • Help with white goods

    Deprivation of Liberty

    Supported Living accommodation for 16–18 year old’s

    Supported Living Checklist

    Further Information

    Jargon Buster

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