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16 June 2026 · 5 min read
How supported living tenancies work, and why the tenancy belongs to you
In supported living, the home is the person’s own. Here is what holding your own tenancy really means, and why it matters.
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11 June 2026 · 5 min read
Understanding the Care Act assessment: what to expect and your rights
A needs assessment is the door to local authority care and support. Here is how it works and what you are entitled to.
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5 June 2026 · 5 min read
What a good Positive Behaviour Support plan looks like
Positive Behaviour Support is about quality of life, not control. Here are the hallmarks of a plan that genuinely helps.
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29 May 2026 · 6 min read
Ten questions to ask when choosing a care or supported living provider
Beyond the headline rating, here is a practical checklist for working out whether a provider is genuinely good.
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22 May 2026 · 4 min read
How direct payments work, and what they let you control
A direct payment lets an eligible person arrange their own care. Here is what that means in plain English.
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15 May 2026 · 5 min read
Supported living versus residential care: which is right, and why it matters
The difference is structural, not just a label. Understanding it helps families choose on need rather than on name.
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8 May 2026 · 4 min read
What actually happens in a respite or interim placement
Whether it is a planned break for a family carer or a bridge to longer-term support, here is how a short placement works well.
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1 May 2026 · 5 min read
Moving from children’s to adult services: planning the change well
The move to adult social care is a recognised pressure point. Good transitions are planned early, with the young person at the centre.
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