Understanding Supported Living for Adults: What It Is and Who It’s For
- Brian Fretwell
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
At Keyline Care, everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, happy, and purposeful life. For many individuals with complex needs, achieving that goal means finding the right balance between receiving essential care and maintaining personal independence.
That is where supported living comes in. But what exactly does it entail, and who is it designed to help? Here is everything you need to know about our approach to supported living for adults.
What is Supported Living for Adults?
At its core, supported living allows service users to live independently while retaining complete control over how, where, and when they receive support. It is a highly personalised alternative to residential care that empowers individuals to live in their own homes or shared accommodations within their local community.
Because no two people are the same, no two care plans are the same. At Keyline Care, our flexible support is co-created with the service user. Whether someone requires just a few hours of support a week or 24-hour complex care, we focus on their unique interests, priorities, and skills.
Our person-centred approach to supported living generally focuses on four key areas:
Daily Living Skills: Assisting with personal care, healthy cooking, and general household management.
Financial Empowerment: Supporting individuals with budgeting, understanding their benefits, and managing personal finances.
Community Integration: Helping individuals actively access education, seek employment, and participate in social and leisure activities.
Positive Behavioural Support (PBS): Using evidence-based strategies to understand the "why" behind behaviours that challenge, focusing heavily on improving communication and overall quality of life.
When it comes to accommodation, service users have choices. They can opt for Independent Living in their own flat or house, or Shared Living, which allows them to connect with like-minded individuals in a communal setting while sharing household costs.
Who Needs Supported Living?
Supported living is designed for individuals who want to live an independent life but require a tailored level of care to do so safely and successfully.
At Keyline Care, we provide bespoke care packages for adults (18+) and older people (65+) who are living with:
Learning Disabilities & Autism
Mental Health Conditions
Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI)
Physical and Sensory Impairments
Behaviours that Challenge
We also provide Specialist Housing for Children & Young People (aged 16+). We proudly support young people with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs who are transitioning to adulthood. Our highly trained specialist support staff help them reach their full potential in their own homes, equipping them with the skills to safely navigate their complex emotional needs.
Finding the Right Provider
Finding the right setting for those living with behaviours that challenge can be difficult. It is even harder to find a provider that takes the time to understand why those behaviours occur in the first place.
At Keyline Care, our CQC-rated 'Good' services are built on trust, respect, and over a century of combined management expertise. Our dedicated staff work closely with service users and their networks to remove barriers that restrict choice and equip them with the skills to self-manage and thrive.
Are you looking for a supported living placement for yourself, a loved one, or a client? Whether you are based in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, or Lincolnshire, our team is here to help. Contact Keyline Care today or fill out our Referral Form to start the journey toward independence, wellbeing, and potential.
Keyline Care Head Office
Unit 26, Bolsover Street, Hucknall, NG15 7TZ
📞 0115 648 6713
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