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Experiences of family carers who support someone with learning disabilities

Measuring and monitoring the quality of housing services for and with people with learning disabilities - Key findings from commissioner and service provider surveys

After many adventures, Bilbo moved from his independent life at Bag End to a retirement home. The House of Elrond in Rivendell provided him with a welcome and a safe space to age, write his memoirs and build his friendships before taking ship to the Undying Lands. It was his Last Homely House.

Family carers have told us about the varied ways they support a relative with a learning disability in different housing settings and shared their concerns about what would happen (and does happen to people) without this input.

The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) has been working on an exploratory research project that aims to present evidence to support more informed decision-making by commissioners about the provision of housing services for people with learning disabilities.

Most adults with learning disabilities who need support and a place to live are offered either Residential Care or housing with support (sometimes called Supported Living.).

Our recent Housing Round Table in Newcastle discussing people’s equal rights to live independently in communities brought together a great range of voices of those living in supported housing as well as those providing and regulating it.

NDTi hosted the Housing Round Table discussions in Newcastle on 1st April....

The NDTi team reflect on why, after a myriad of public inquiries, we are still seeing reports of mistreatment to people who live in care and support settings.

At NDTi, we believe that people should have choice and control about where and how they live and how they choose to spend their time. Supported living, when done well, is one of the many personalised housing and support arrangements that supports people to maintain choice and control in their lives.