Depending upon a client's needs there are various housing options available for young adults.
General Needs Social Housing
District and borough councils have the statutory responsibility for housing in their area, including homelessness. They can provide general advice about social housing and housing for rent in the private sector. District and borough councils work with local housing associations to develop and manage the social housing in their area. See the individual council website for details.
Housing-related support
This programme funds various specialist types of housing for people with specialist housing needs. It includes provision for people with mental ill health, people with drug or alcohol dependency, people experiencing domestic abuse and many others. In addition, the programme provides workers who can go into people's homes and help them with housing related support. The scheme aims to help people stay independent. There is more information about this programme on the housing related support section of the Derbyshire County Council website.
Supported living
This type of accommodation enables a person with learning disabilities or other disabilities, to live with a group of others in the community while receiving assistance as required from support workers. More information about supported living is available on the independent living section of the council's website.
Shared lives
This type of accommodation enables a person with a disability to live with a family who can provide them with support. This can be short-term or long-term. More information on shared lives can be found on the council's website.
Help to live in your own home
If you are struggling to manage in your own home and would like some support, you can contact Call Derbyshire on tel: 01629 533190 to discuss your needs with a specialist worker. They can advise you about support and services that may be available to help you to remain independent.
You can also visit the Adult Social Care - Online Information Finder. By answering a few questions about what you, or a friend, or family member are having difficulty with, you will be directed to the right areas of the Derbyshire County Council website for your situation.