Care and support

Housing and Support Services

The county council's Adult Care Services provides support to people with learning disabilities within a range of supported living settings.

Some people may also have other difficulties such as a physical disability, epilepsy or a mental health problem.

Throughout the county there are group homes, flats and houses where people can live and receive the help they need from Residential Support Workers.

This may be 24-hour care, or it may just be assistance at certain times of day or with certain tasks such as cooking, budgeting and medication.

Approximately 440 places are currently provided directly by the county council.
In addition there is a range of residential and supported living services provided by private or voluntary organisations across the county.

In Adult Care Services we aim to help people live as independently as possible and enable them to have fulfilling lives as set out in the Valuing People white paper.

Everyone has a care plan to ensure that their personal and cultural needs are met and that they have opportunities to participate in social activities of their choice.

Most people attend college, employment or day services during the day.

It is also important to support people to keep safe and healthy and to ensure that they live in an appropriate environment where standards of accommodation and support are high.
Great emphasis is therefore placed on staff induction and training and most managers hold a Residential Managers Award qualification.

Standards are set and monitored by a quality assurance system as well as the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI).

Feedback and suggestions from clients, families, and Community Learning Disability Teams is sought on a regular basis.

To find out more about what is available in your area, eligibility for services or how to apply for a place contact your local Community Learning Disability Team.