We discuss with people the options that are available to them when deciding where to live.
The decision to leave home, to move away from parents, or carers is usually a hard one for all of us. Here at Southwell Care Project, we support those who wish to change their living arrangements. We do this by working in partnership with the appropriate people and organisations to meet the needs of the individual concerned.
This may be:
Living alone, with support when it is needed.
Living with others, with support when it is needed.
Whatever decisions are made about how and where to live in the future, it is important to consider what will work best. Southwell Care Project will help these decisions to be made, and support the client to work with people who can help to achieve it.
For example.
In March 2003 Southwell Care Project supported 4 people in their desire to live independently. By working in partnership with Social Services, Home Farm Trust (HFT) a private local landlord, and Golden Lane Housing (part of Mencap) we have helped to secure 3 properties for these 4 people to live in. These homes are furnished to a very high standard and have involved tenants choosing décor and furniture. The tenants also helped HFT with the interviews, to choose the staff who will support them in their homes.
We put the individual first, developing the service and the support to meet these needs.
For enquiries about Living Options
email: stevescp@tiscali.co.uk or call 01636 819066.
We are currently writing a living options leaflet which will be available later this year.
