From Assessment to Move-In: A Step-By-Step Transition Pathway for Supported Living
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Commissioners increasingly expect providers to demonstrate a structured, evidence-based transition pathway when supporting moves into Supported Living. This article outlines a clear step-by-step model you can adapt for your service. For more resources, explore related content in the Knowledge Hub and Supported Living section.
Step 1: Initial assessment & compatibility checks
- Review all existing assessments, plans and risk documents.
- Assess compatibility with potential housemates and environment.
- Meet the person, family and current providers to establish rapport.
Step 2: MDT transition planning
- Hold a formal MDT meeting to agree goals, timelines and responsibilities.
- Clarify communication expectations, handover dates and clinical involvement.
- Identify early environmental adjustments required.
Step 3: Introduction & familiarisation phase
- Begin meet-and-greets with staff and peers.
- Support short visits to the new home, local community and day activities.
- Introduce communication tools, visual supports and sensory strategies.
Step 4: Gradual transition visits
A graded approach reduces anxiety and builds familiarity.
- Short visits → mealtimes → half days → full days → overnights.
- Staff from both settings collaborate during overlapping visits.
- Daily wellbeing checks ensure pacing remains appropriate.
Step 5: Final move & settling in
- Provide predictable routines in the first 72 hours.
- Maintain staffing consistency and introduce activities slowly.
- Complete health registrations (GP, dentist, optician) promptly.
Step 6: Stabilisation period (first 8–12 weeks)
- Weekly MDT reviews to evaluate progress, incidents and engagement.
- Update PBS plans dynamically based on real-world learning.
- Introduce independent living skills slowly and safely.
Step 7: Review & longer-term planning
- Hold a formal 12-week transition review.
- Set new goals for independence, inclusion and skill development.
- Capture outcomes and learning for commissioning partners.
This structured pathway helps ensure predictable, safe and person-centred transitions — and demonstrates strong commissioning readiness.
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