Housing with care for people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions who want to live independently, but need some extra care and support.

Housing with care

Supported living can help people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions to live independently in the community. 

It’s a combination of suitable housing with care and support.

Some homes are shared, usually as a small group of people who have their own bedrooms. You can also live in your own home. 

Care and support plans

Nobody is left to manage by themselves. There’s a range of support available to ensure you get care and support when you need it.

Each person living in supported living will have their own individual care plan. You will work together with your social worker to agree on what help you need to live independently, do the things you enjoy, and stay healthy and happy. 

You may need help with:

  • cooking and shopping
  • socialising with friends
  • making repairs around the home
  • managing money and benefits
  • keeping your home clean and tidy
  • going to work or college 

They can also help with personal care and administrative tasks.

Support from the Council 

Help from the Council

You can request an assessment of your needs from us. 

We will do a care needs assessment to find out if we can provide support with your care and the cost of housing.

Paying for care

You might be able to claim Housing Benefit to pay towards the cost of your rent. 

If you choose to live in a shared house, you’ll need to pay an equal share of the electricity, water and gas bills. 

If you choose to live on your own, you’ll need to pay all the bills.

Contact us

If you don’t understand something or you need more information, you can contact the Adult Social Care team.

Phone

020 8770 5000

Write to us

Sutton Council
Civic Offices
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA

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Email

referralpoint@sutton.gov.uk

Our offices and phone lines are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.