Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Good to know: supported living

• What it isA combination of suitable accommodation – which can be your own home – with some forms of personal care, like help with washing or cooking.
• Who it suitsPeople who do not want to live in residential care but are finding it difficult to cope at home.
• How it is arrangedServices are provided by the local council, charities or commercial companies. People usually find out about the options during a needs assessment, and it may be paid for through a personal budget or by self-funding.

This is general guidance for England, not information about this provider. Source: NHS – Supported living services. Checked 4 October 2026.