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Lifeways Community Care is one of the most experienced providers of Supported Living services in the UK, and a leader in their development for people with complex and challenging needs. Our role is to plan, co-ordinate and deliver individual support for every person who uses our services, enabling each person to live as independently as possible in their own homes, in a community setting. Some people may require only a few hours support a week; others may need continual support and care. Person-centred approach to independent living We do this, from the beginning, by involving people who use our services and their families, carers and care managers, in creating their own unique person-centred plan that takes into account their individual abilities, wishes, preferences, ambitions, aspirations and needs (including health needs), to enable them to live full lives in their local community. This plan will look at where each person will live, with whom (if not alone), who will support them and how, as well as identify their lifestyle choices. It will also highlight how and with whom they would like to spend their time. Of course, each person using our services is involved in the selection procedure for their support workers. Adapting to changing requirements We also recognise that people’s wishes and requirements change over time, which is why we hold regular individual meetings with people using our services in order to monitor and evaluate the services we offer, and adapt the plan accordingly. Lifeways can often assist people in renting an attractive and affordable home through one of our many housing provider partners, in our various locations across England, Scotland and Wales or help them explore the options to buy their own home through shared ownership schemes such as the SOLD scheme in Worcestershire. Once a property has been found, we will support people using our services and their families/carers to be actively involved in the design, decoration and furnishing of the new home. For more information on the SOLD scheme visit: www.advanceuk.org Click here to visit the Progress Care Housing Association website |
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