The majority of people with a learning disability known to local authorities live in one of three types of accommodation: with family and friends (38%), in a registered care home (22%) or in supported accommodation (16%).

What are residential units for people with learning disabilities?

A residential care home provides accommodation together with personal care. A person with a learning disability will have a room in a building shared with a number of other people. Twenty-four-hour care will be provided on site and meals will be included. Most residential care homes nowadays house between 4-8 people.

Where do you go if you have a learning disability?

The right support from professionals – such as GPs, paediatricians (doctors who specialise in treating children), speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, educational and clinical psychologists and social care – helps people with a learning disability live as full and independent a life as possible.

Who is eligible for supported living?

Supported living is available for people who:are aged 18 years or more;are ordinarily resident in Haringey and/or registered with a Haringey GP;have been assessed by the council as eligible for services under the 2014 Care Act, or have similar needs and can pay for their own support;More items

How much is the Supported Living Payment?

Clients who are receiving Supported Living Payment can receive up to $160 per week before their income will affect their benefit. For clients who earn over $160 per week: income between $160 and $250 per week their benefit is reduced by 30 cents for each $1 of income.

How much is the supported living Payment?

Clients who are receiving Supported Living Payment can receive up to $160 per week before their income will affect their benefit. For clients who earn over $160 per week: income between $160 and $250 per week their benefit is reduced by 30 cents for each $1 of income.