Accommodation for young adults with learning difficulties.

[zeb2001]

My daughter is 20 and has Downs syndrome .

She has a group of close friends she would like to live with.

Is it possible to find our own accommodation with a private landlord and then find funding for the support they would need?

Can she have a say with whom she wants to live with and where she wants to live?

It's a minefield and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Bluey203]

Hi Zeb2001,I just received this information from the challenging behaviour foundation in an email, thought it might be of interest to you :

Supported Living Grant

JMS Trust would like to try out a new approach and is looking for a small group of families who want to set up a supported living scheme for their family members with a learning disability but cannot afford to take their plans forward. They are launching a new pilot, offering grants towards purchasing a property and renovation costs. Please click here for more information learningdisabilityengland.o...

Take care,best of luck.

[zeb2001 in reply to Bluey203]

Thank you , this is really interesting

[Sarah_Mencap]

hello

This sounds like a fantastic idea

We have some information about housing on Mencap's website here- mencap.org.uk/advice-and-su...

A few other ideas:

> contact your adult social services team (at your local council) to see if they can help.

> our helpline will be able to talk to you more about your plans. Get in touch on 0808 808 1111 or you can email [e-mail]

> this page on the Downs Syndrome Association website might be helpful - downs-syndrome.org.uk/for-f...

I hope this helps a little.

Cheers

Sarah

[zeb2001 in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

Thank you

[Picklebum]

We are going through this at the ment our up is saying she wants to go onto supported living in a yr

[Sally426]

she should do as a adult 😀