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Supported housing for people with learning disabilities and/or autism

Supported housing may suit you if you have a learning disability or autism and you want to live independently but know that there is someone around to help you if you are confused or you have an emergency.  Accommodation includes: community clusters, supported living and concierge schemes. 

Shared Lives is for adults with a learning disability or autism who need who need overnight support and supervision. You are matched with a compatible Shared Lives carer who agrees to share their home and family (or community) life with you. You move into their own room in the household or use the home as your base.