32 articles
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 the article: Co-Production: Involving the People We Support in Their Own Support PlansWhat professionals need to know to make a clear, complete referral to Diverse Services, and how we respond.
Read the article: How to Make a Successful Referral to Diverse ServicesWhat dual diagnosis means for people with both mental health and substance use needs, and how supported living can help.
Read the article: Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Supporting People with Both Mental Health and Substance Use NeedsHow we keep everyone in our homes safe and prepared for fire, including personal evacuation plans and regular checks.
Read the article: Fire Safety in Supported Living: Our Routines, Training and AccountabilityWhy meaningful activities are central to supported living, not an extra, and how they support wellbeing and connection.
Read the article: Why Activities Are So Important in Supported LivingWhy we choose the locations of our supported living homes carefully, so each one supports wellbeing, independence and belonging.
Read the article: Why Our Supported Living Properties Are Located Where They AreWhy celebrating every person we support through the seasons builds belonging, consistency and warmth in our homes.
Read the article: Belonging: Why We Celebrate Every Service User, Every SeasonHow our regular art and music sessions help the people we support express themselves, build confidence and connect with others.
Read the article: Creativity and Connection: How Art and Music Sessions Support Wellbeing at Diverse ServicesWhat the mental health "revolving door" is, why people move between hospital and housing, and how supported living can break the cycle.
Read the article: Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the “Revolving Door” in Mental Health SupportDiverse Services is now an official member of the West London Chambers of Commerce, connecting us with businesses across the region.
Read the article: Diverse Services joins West London Chambers of CommerceHow we use the Feelings Wheel in wellbeing groups to help the people we support name, understand and talk about their emotions.
Read the article: Using the Feelings Wheel to Support Emotional Awareness in Wellbeing GroupsHow supported living helps people leave hospital safely and quickly when they are medically fit, and why delays matter.
Read the article: Supporting Safe and Swift Hospital Discharge into Supported Living