Supported Living

Supported living is the term used to describe housing that includes the care and support people need to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. People within supported accommodation hold either a tenancy or occupancy agreement. This type of accommodation is mostly used by people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions and can be shared or single tenancies within a complex of properties.

The following models of supported accommodation currently provided in Darlington:

• House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) – This type of accommodation is shared by three or more people with on-site support staff. People have their own bedroom and share communal facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms, living space and toilets.
• House with support – These homes are for one person or are shared by two people. Most are bungalow type accommodation. People have their own bedroom and may share communal facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms, living space and toilets.

Our current Framework contract for Homecare and Supported Living is being retendered in 2024 and further details on this can be found in the Market Position Statement.