Supported living scheme gets underway in Gedling

Work is about to begin on a new housing scheme in Gedling which will offer independent living for people with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs.The County Council has commissioned Progress Housing Group to build specialist accommodation for up to 12 people on Briarbank Avenue in Gedling. The bespoke supported living scheme will provide a mix of fully-adapted shared and self-contained accommodation over two floors.The service will have a focus on increasing people’s independence and getting them ready to move on to a longer-term home. It will be suitable for younger adults with learning disabilities who have never lived independently or people with mental health needs who are leaving hospital. All tenants will receive support from an onsite care provider to develop their independent living skills.Clare Grazebrook’s son Jake has autism and he moved into supported living accommodation in another part of Gedling in summer 2019. The move has been a great success, allowing him to live independently in a highly adapted, safe home which meets his needs.