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Supported tenancies for people with disabilities

Supported tenancies are aimed at helping people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or with sight or hearing loss, to live in their own home regardless of the level of disability.

About the service 

The supported tenancy service is normally shared by a small group of tenants. 

Staff are staff based in the home providing support with day to day living. Support can be provided from a few hours  to 24 hours per day.

Support provided

Help and support is offered for things like:

  • setting up and maintaining a home
  • managing finances

  • claiming benefits

  • developing domestic and life skills.

Applying for a supported tenancy

We will need to carry out an assessment of your needs to decide whether a supported tenancy can best meet your needs.

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