Preparing for Adulthood Living Independently
Housing
On this page you will find information, support and guidance on housing for young people with SEND, including housing options and support that is avaliable to you. For more information on housing visit Learning Disability - Independent Living - Housing | Mencap
Housing Options
There are lots of choices you will need to make about where you would like to live. This could include continuing to live with your family, the chance to live independently or to share with friends. Housing for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) focuses on creating a supportive and accessible living environment. It's essential to find housing solutions that cater to individual needs. Choosing the right housing option is crucial for promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for young people with SEND.
The Wrekin Housing Trust
The Wrekin Housing Trust has properties that are available to rent, they are social housing. Housing has to be applied for and is given out based on need and priority. It is generally more secure than private renting and the cost of rent is cheaper. Normally the demand for housing is higher than the houses that are available.
Private Renting
Private landlords (or the owner of the house) own the property but don’t live there, they let someone live in the house (called renting), they charge a rent (or payment monthly or weekly basis) the landlord is normally responsible for any maintenance on the house. Private rents can be expensive and some landlords will not rent to people on housing benefits.
Shared Ownership
Some properties can be brought through a shared ownership, this means that you own a percentage of the property and you will have to pay rent on the rest of the percentage (for example: you would own 50% of the house, and then pay rent on the other 50%). More information about this is available at HOLD Home Ownership for People with Long Term Disabilities and the Help to Buy Scheme
Owning your Own Home
You may be able to purchase your own home, or you can take out a Mortgage (a special type of loan to buy property) to buy your own house. There are government schemes that can help you to save money towards a deposit for your own home like the Help to Buy scheme.
Housing Support
There is lot's of support out there to help you confidently find the right housing option and support you in living independently.
For information on Supported Living, Supported Accomodation and Shared Lives (Telford) visit My Options - Homepage
For information on Supported Living Services visit Supported living services | Mencap
For information on Housing and Accomodation in Telford and Wrekin Housing and accommodation - Telford & Wrekin Council
For information on Personal Assistance visit Personal Assistants (PAs) | Live Well Telford
For information on Home Adaptations visit Home adaptations - Social care and support guide - NHS