Quick answer: Supported accommodation gives young people a place to live with support from key workers while they prepare to live on their own.
This video comes from Surrey Youth Voice. It is a good way to hear about supported accommodation in young people's own words.
Key points
- Supported accommodation is a place to live where staff help you with skills such as budgeting, cooking and keeping a tenancy.
- You usually have a key worker and a plan with goals.
- The aim is to prepare you to live independently, and to help find your next home when you are ready.
- If you are under 25, councils have extra duties to some young people, including care leavers.
- Local services differ, so ask your key worker or council about what is available near you.
A tip
Your key worker is a good first person to ask about move-on.
About the video
The video at the top of this page is by Surrey Youth Voice on YouTube. We picked it because its title is "Supported Accommodation". We did not make it, and rules and amounts change, so use the official links at the bottom of this page to check the details for your situation.
Sources and official help
This guide is general information, not legal or benefits advice. Rules and amounts change, so check the official links above or speak to Citizens Advice or your council before you make a decision.