Supported living
Part of:
Housing and healthcare options
Supported living means you have your own home or flat, or sometimes share with others. You hold your own tenancy, so it’s your home, not a care home.
Care and support staff visit or are based nearby to help you when you need it. The support is flexible and tailored to you. It could be just a few hours a week, or daily support, depending on what you need. Read more about supported living.
Support you may get:
- Help with personal care (if needed)
- Assistance with managing money, shopping, and cooking
- Support with accessing community services, education, and social life
Who supported living is for
Typical residents include adults who:
- Have a learning disability or autism and want to live independently with support
- Live with mental health needs and need help to manage daily routines
- Have a physical disability and need support with mobility or personal care
- Are recovering from an acquired brain injury and need a safe, supported place to live
You may have a tenancy that includes rent and service charges. You may also need to pay a contribution to support costs.
Access support living in Trafford
If you’re eligible for Adult Social Care support, you should ask for a review of your housing needs. A social worker or housing team may then propose a supported living placement.