Learning Disabilities Supported Housing

Things We Will Support You With
Is Supported Housing the Right Choice for Me?
How do I apply?
Useful Contacts

Supported Housing provide socially valued ordinary housing which promotes independence and results in fulfilling lives for adults with a learning disability. Supported Housing also ensures adequate support to meet the individuals assessed needs.

The aims of Supported Housing are based on the Government Legislation, Principles of Valuing People, these are:

To have the same rights as anyone else.
To be as independent as possible.
To have more choice.
To be included in all aspects of Community life.

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Things We Will Support You With

Having your own bedroom.
Having your own house key.
Choosing your decoration and furnishings.
To mange your income, support with shopping, paying bills and household chores.

Social and leisure activities, and holidays.
Having friends and relatives to visit, or staying with or visiting relatives.
Making decisions about what goes on in your house.
To be self medicating wherever possible.
Accessing new ventures within community facilities.
Consultation will take place in the appointment of new staff.
Comments, Compliments and Complaints procedure.
Consultation with Management.

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Is Supported Housing the Right Choice for Me?

Supported Housing may be a suitable option for you to consider if you would still like to retain the privacy of your own home, but having the reassurance that your individual needs will be met.

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When people move into Supported Housing they undertake an assured tenancy for the house. Any concerns you may have about undertaking a tenancy can be discussed with your respective manager or Social Worker.

How do I apply?

Durham County Council Social Care and Health services have established a detailed process for anyone wishing to apply to become a tenant of Supported Housing.

For further information please contact Social Care Direct either by telephone, on 0845 8505010, or email Social Care Direct or go to the 'Useful Contacts' section for contact details in your area.

A Supported Housing Scheme

Useful Contacts

Social Care Direct

Tel: 0845 8505010

Fax: 0191 3835752

Text Messaging: 07786 027280

Email: Social Care Direct

Locality Teams

Area	Address	Telephone	Fax
Durham, Sedgefield & Easington	Russell House Littleburn Industrial Estate Mill Lane Langley Moor Durham DH& 8HJ	0191 3784936	0191 3783928
Wear Valley	Auckland Gate Centre Dear Avenue Tindale Crescent Bishop Auckland Durham DH14 9FY	01388 459085	01388 665936
Derwentside	Fines Park House Clowes Terrace Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham DH9 8QX	01207 237377	01207 280097