Our thinking on supported living, grouped by theme. For company updates, see News.
Breaking the revolving doorPositive risk-takingWorkforce expertiseChanging perceptions of supported livingResearch and policy in practice
How good referrals, safe discharge and joined-up support help people stay well and out of hospital.
What the mental health "revolving door" is, why people move between hospital and housing, and how supported living can break the cycle.
Read more →How supported living helps people leave hospital safely and quickly when they are medically fit, and why delays matter.
Read more →What happens when someone joins Diverse Services, from the first referral to moving in and settling into their new home.
Read more →What professionals need to know to make a clear, complete referral to Diverse Services, and how we respond.
Read more →What dual diagnosis means for people with both mental health and substance use needs, and how supported living can help.
Read more →Building independence by planning risk together, not avoiding it.
Why we start support planning with each person's strengths, interests and networks rather than their problems.
Read more →How life skills training, from cooking to budgeting, helps the people we support build the confidence to live independently.
Read more →The principles of person-centred support and how putting each person at the heart of their support is changing lives in West London.
Read more →Why we involve the people we support in writing their own support plans, and how co-production works day to day in supported living.
Read more →Why structure, consistency and a steady daily routine help the people we support build independence, confidence and wellbeing.
Read more →How we keep everyone in our homes safe and prepared for fire, including personal evacuation plans and regular checks.
Read more →What our in-house team brings to everyday support.
How our in-house psychology team offers person-centred psychological and therapeutic support tailored to each person we support.
Read more →Why meaningful activities are central to supported living, not an extra, and how they support wellbeing and connection.
Read more →How group walks, baking sessions and personal goals help the people we support feel connected, confident and part of something.
Read more →How families and our support teams build strong, respectful partnerships from day one when someone moves into supported accommodation.
Read more →Why celebrating every person we support through the seasons builds belonging, consistency and warmth in our homes.
Read more →Challenging stigma and explaining what supported living really looks like.
Why tackling stigma around mental health and housing matters, and how we create safe, inclusive homes for the people we support.
Read more →How person-centred supported living helps adults with autism in West London overcome everyday barriers and live more independently.
Read more →How supported living in Hounslow helps people facing mental health challenges move from isolation to a connected life in their community.
Read more →How partnerships with local organisations, charities and services help the people we support become part of their West London community.
Read more →What supported living is, how it differs from residential services, and how Diverse Services supports adults with complex needs.
Read more →A guide for professionals to what supported accommodation is, who it is for and how we work in partnership with referrers.
Read more →Practical tips for families choosing supported living for a loved one with autism, from the home environment to the support team.
Read more →How commissioning, policy and new ideas shape the support we give.
How local authority commissioners plan, select and monitor supported living providers to meet people's needs.
Read more →The innovations in support and housing shaping the next generation of supported living across West London.
Read more →How technology, from smart devices to digital support plans, is helping people in supported living with their mental health recovery.
Read more →The key things to look for when choosing mental health supported living in West London, for yourself or someone you love.
Read more →Why we choose the locations of our supported living homes carefully, so each one supports wellbeing, independence and belonging.
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