What is supported living?
Supported living in the community refers to a housing arrangement where individuals receive personal care and support while living independently in their own rented accommodation or homes. In this setup, the personal care services and housing arrangements are managed through separate agreements, often with local authorities or registered housing associations. Funding for housing typically comes from the individual’s benefits or earnings, while support services are provided by care providers like Scarlet Care, funded by local councils and sometimes the NHS.
The core themes of supported living emphasize engagement, involvement, inclusiveness, and enablement. The aim is to foster individual development, independence, and active participation in the community. Support may include developmental, therapeutic, and vocational opportunities, enabling individuals to access meaningful employment, education, and community activities, tailored to their needs and aspirations.
Key Areas of Community Support.
We offer the following support, and we will also meet any other additional support needs:
- Transition and discharge support
- Support and enhancement of independent living skills
- Physical health support
- Personal Care
- Medication administration and compliance
- Mental health support including emotional regulation support
- Risk management and safety
- Relationship support
- Managing budgets
- Opening bank accounts
- Tenancy agreement support
- Support with benefits applications
- Support care planning and review involvement
- Enhance literacy and numeracy skills
- IT skills
- Safe internet and social media access
- Shopping & budgeting
- Healthy menu planning
- Food Hygiene
- Independent Cooking
- Community engagement and access
- Travel support and guidance
What is not included in our support packages:
- Rent and accommodation- we do not pay for individuals
- Food and drink – we will support with shopping
- Furniture – unless in furnished accommodation, tenants are required to furnish their own rooms and contribute to any communal areas
- Utility bills
- Maintenance and repairs – where not covered in the tenancy agreement
- Activities – you need to pay for any activities you participate in
- Transport – we can support you to use public transport if required
- Any specialist equipment – we can support you to contact services such as Occupational Health
Supported Living Pathways
24 Hour Supported Living
Support At Home: Individual Outreach
Discharge to Assess: Temporary Supported Living
Step-Down Supported Living
Intensive Support
Supported Living Model
At Scarlet Care, our mental health services offer safe, comfortable, and person-centred environments where individuals can rebuild their skills, confidence, and independence at their own pace.
Each of our supported living settings has its own unique character — shaped by the people we support and the compassionate teams who care for them. While every service is different, our commitment to high-quality, consistent care remains the same across all locations.
Our model is built on a foundation of clinical expertise. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together professionals from across specialisms, including Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, and General Nursing, ensuring each person receives the right support for their individual needs.
With a strong emphasis on recovery, collaboration, and respect, our supported living services empower individuals to move forward with confidence — supported every step of the way.