What is
Supported Living ?
What is
supported living
Medicarehub Supported Living Services
Experience the convenience of being attentively cared for within the familiarity and comfort of your own home through our live-in care service. Rest assured, a dedicated carer, thoroughly vetted and trained, will reside with you, ensuring continuous round-the-clock care, every day of the week.
Medicarehub Supported Living Services
Experience the convenience of being attentively cared for within the familiarity and comfort of your own home through our live-in care service. Rest assured, a dedicated carer, thoroughly vetted and trained, will reside with you, ensuring continuous round-the-clock care, every day of the week.
Our approach to supported Living
Feel free to reach out to us to schedule your complimentary care assessment. Following its completion, medicarehub will craft a personalized care plan designed to address the unique needs of either yourself or your beloved family member.
Our services encompass day live-in care, night live-in care, and round-the-clock 24/7 live-in care, all aimed at fostering independence and comfort within the familiar confines of your own home for as long as you desire.
Our approach to supported living
Feel free to reach out to us to schedule your complimentary care assessment. Following its completion, medicarehub will craft a personalized care plan designed to address the unique needs of either yourself or your beloved family member.
Our services encompass day live-in care, night live-in care, and round-the-clock 24/7 live-in care, all aimed at fostering independence and comfort within the familiar confines of your own home for as long as you desire.
Staff availability 24 hours a day
Our support packages range from a few hours a week to one-to-one support.
Integrated assistive technology
Some of our properties are equipped with integrated assistive technology to promote independence.
Unique care pathways
Medicarehub's national network of services can facilitate smooth step-up and step-down transitions.
Person-centred care and support programmes
Our tenants are supported to develop their daily living skills and enhance their independence.
A wide range of safe and homely living options
We have established partnerships with housing providers, providing a range of different accommodation options.
Experienced staff teams
Our staff teams receive bespoke training to meet the needs of each person.
Locations across the UK
Ideally located within communities, our homes have good access to local amenities.
Support to build independence
To promote independence, our teams support people to access education and employment opportunities.
Helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest
At MedicareHub, our commitment lies in empowering our supported living service tenants with maximum independence, allowing them to shape a life that suits them best, with our continuous support every step of the way.
To showcase this dedication, our approach is guided by The Reach Standards, a set of nine voluntary standards crafted by Paradigm. These standards aim to ensure individuals receive the necessary support to live their chosen life, with equal choices, rights, and responsibilities as any other member of society. By adhering to these standards, we maintain a steadfast focus on delivering top-quality support and engaging in ongoing dialogue with our tenants.
Endorsed by health and social care regulators, The Reach Standards are widely regarded as the gold standard in supported living across the UK. We integrate these standards into our central records system, Nourish, to facilitate and record discussions with tenants, enabling us to effectively monitor and review our progress in meeting their needs.
Helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest
At MedicareHub, our commitment lies in empowering our supported living service tenants with maximum independence, allowing them to shape a life that suits them best, with our continuous support every step of the way.
To showcase this dedication, our approach is guided by The Reach Standards, a set of nine voluntary standards crafted by Paradigm. These standards aim to ensure individuals receive the necessary support to live their chosen life, with equal choices, rights, and responsibilities as any other member of society. By adhering to these standards, we maintain a steadfast focus on delivering top-quality support and engaging in ongoing dialogue with our tenants.
Endorsed by health and social care regulators, The Reach Standards are widely regarded as the gold standard in supported living across the UK. We integrate these standards into our central records system, Nourish, to facilitate and record discussions with tenants, enabling us to effectively monitor and review our progress in meeting their needs
Reach Standard 1
I choose who I live with
Reach Standard 2
I choose where I live
Reach Standard 3
I have my own home (with a tenancy or ownership)
Reach Standard 4
I choose who supports me and how I am supported
Reach Standard 5
I choose my friends and my relationships
Reach Standard 6
I get help to make changes in my life
Reach Standard 7
I choose how to be healthy and safe
Reach Standard 8
I choose how to be part of a community
Reach Standard 9
I have the same rights as other citizens
What does a carer do?
We understand that each individual’s care needs vary, so we collaborate closely with you, your family, and your support network to design a personalized care plan tailored to your specific goals. These customized plans may encompass:
– Personal care: assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and medication supervision
– Light household tasks: such as laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
– Accompaniment on outings, including appointments, social activities, and family gatherings
– Coordination of appointments, be it medical consultations or physiotherapy sessions
– Companionship and fostering of meaningful relationships
– Aid with mobility, including assistance getting in and out of bed, and support for general movement
– Guidance and support to enhance cognitive and physical abilities, fostering independence to the fullest extent possible
What does a
carer do?
We understand that each individual’s care needs vary, so we collaborate closely with you, your family, and your support network to design a personalized care plan tailored to your specific goals. These customized plans may encompass:
– Personal care: assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and medication supervision
– Light household tasks: such as laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
– Accompaniment on outings, including appointments, social activities, and family gatherings
– Coordination of appointments, be it medical consultations or physiotherapy sessions
– Companionship and fostering of meaningful relationships
– Aid with mobility, including assistance getting in and out of bed, and support for general movement
– Guidance and support to enhance cognitive and physical abilities, fostering independence to the fullest extent possible
Frequently Asked Questions about Live-in care
What is supported living?
Supported living is an arrangement whereby a person receives a package of care and support to enable them to live in their own home. These services help people to live happy and fulfilling lives and achieve the things they want to achieve.
What's the difference between supported living and residential care?
Someone in supported living will have their own home and tenancy agreement. They will be responsible for the cost of living and paying their bills, with support from staff. This means that supported living can offer greater autonomy and personal space. Someone in residential care will not have these responsibilities.
Who is eligible for supported living?
You may be eligible for supported living if you are above the age of 18, and need support to live independently. Priory supports adults with a range of conditions, presentations and needs, such as:
Autism
A learning disability
Mental health needs
An acquired brain injury (ABI)
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)
Complex needs
Physical disabilities
A forensic background
Behaviours that may challenge
How does supported living help people?
Supported living is a service that enables people to maintain their independence in their own homes. Everyone in supported living has their own tenancy, and they manage their own bills and daily expenses. This makes supported living a good way to blend assistance with self-reliance.
Support is available from a few hours a week to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on a one-to-one basis. We provide care and support across a range of areas. These include:
1. Community inclusion
2. Domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping
3. Personal care
4. Taking medication
5. Managing finances and budgeting
6. Accessing education opportunities and voluntary or paid employment
7. Helping with claiming and managing benefits
8. Accessing leisure and social activities
9. Maintaining links with family and friends, and establishing new relationships
10. Supporting healthy lifestyles
What are the homes like?
All of our tenants’ homes are comfortable and modern. Many have assistive technology services to support daily living. Their convenient locations provide easy access to amenities and transport links. Some types of supported living accommodation are entirely self-contained, while others share communal facilities with other tenants.
Who is responsible for repairing the home?
The landlord or housing provider will make repairs to the home. In the event of deliberate damage, it’s the responsibility of the tenant to fund any repairs. Details of this will be included within their tenancy agreement.
Can friends and family visit?
Friends and family are welcome to visit at any time.
Can I bring my own furniture and personal belongings?
The properties generally come unfurnished, and we can support people to pick out their furniture. We also encourage tenants to personalise their spaces to their tastes, in accordance with their tenancy agreement.
Who regulates Medicarehub supported living services?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and the Care Inspectorate (CI) in Scotland regulate our supported living services. Our own internal quality teams also oversee our schemes. This ensures a robust and responsive approach, which means that we can support people in the best possible way.
How is supported living funded?
As tenants, the people living in a supported living service pay for their own accommodation. They may fund this via housing benefits in the form of rent payments to the housing provider.
You will pay for the support services provided by the care provider separately. Funding options include direct payments, or funding from your local authority or the NHS. The fees may vary, and we base them on an assessment of each person’s needs.
What do tenants have to pay for?
With our support and where possible, tenants pay for their day-to-day living expenses, such as food and clothing. Tenants are responsible for paying bills and any additional outgoings they may have, such as contents insurance, internet access and a TV license.
How do I access a Priory supported living service?
Those eligible for funding should contact their local authority. Please visit our
funding and referrals page
to learn more about how you can access support.
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