Types of supported living

There are different types of Supported Living in Norfolk. Some of these are still being developed and might not be available yet. 

A social care professional will explain about the different types of Supported Living and what is currently available in the local area. 

Supported Living will have care and support available. It is personalised to the needs of the people living there. If appropriate, this might include staffing onsite 24/7.

Some Supported Living will also have extra help for people. This could include smart technology such as:

• Video doorbells connected to smart devices, for safety and reassurance
• Voice-activated heating and light controls

Some Supported Living will have adaptations to help people with particular needs to live independently. This might include:

• Kitchen surfaces that can be lowered
• Fully level floors
• Accessible bathrooms

The main types of Supported Living that we have in Norfolk, or are looking to develop in Norfolk:

Supported Living in shared housing

This is normally a shared house with individual bedrooms and spaces where people can come together like a living room and kitchen. 

Supported Living for enablement

These are usually shared or individual flats or houses that are on the same site. People can live there for a short amount of time, usually two to three years.

The goal is for people to build their skills and confidence so they feel happier to move into more independent or general housing.

Supported Living for recovery

These are normally individual flats where people live for a short amount of time. This type of housing helps people to:

• Regain the confidence to move onto more independent housing
• Engage with support to avoid a mental health crisis

Supported Living in community housing

These are usually self-contained flats and bungalows that are on the same site. There are also extra spaces where people on the same site can come together. These properties are designed for people who are ready to live independently in the community, with support available.

Supported Living for higher care and support needs

These are normally self-contained houses or bungalows for people who have higher care and support needs.