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Workforce Models That Deliver Stability in Supported Living

Commissioners consistently reward providers who demonstrate sustainable workforce models — from recruitment pipelines to PBS coaching and retention frameworks.

Positive Risk-Taking in Supported Living: How to Do It Safely and Well

Positive risk-taking is essential for independence — but only when providers can evidence safe frameworks, MDT oversight and structured decision-making.

Accommodation Models in Supported Living: What Works and Why Commissioners Care

The accommodation model shapes stability, independence and outcomes. Here’s what commissioners look for — and which models deliver the strongest long-term results.

Co-Production in Supported Living: Practical Models That Actually Work

Co-production is essential in modern Supported Living — but many providers still only describe it in theory. Here are the practical models commissioners rate most highly.

Community Integration Models That Improve Quality of Life in Supported Living

Supported Living succeeds when people are active participants in their local communities. Here are the integration models commissioners rate most highly.

Outcome-Focused Support Models in Supported Living: What Commissioners Expect

Commissioners increasingly score providers on their ability to deliver measurable, progressive outcomes — not just maintain services. Here’s how to structure an outcomes-led model.

Housing Partnerships in Supported Living: What “Good” Looks Like

Commissioners want to see strong, transparent and well-governed relationships between care providers and housing partners. Here’s what good practice looks like.

Staffing Models That Strengthen Supported Living Delivery

How to structure staffing models in Supported Living — including core hours, wraparound teams, and skilled PBS-led deployment — to meet commissioner expectations.

Designing Supported Living Service Models Around Individual Outcomes

How outcome-led design strengthens Supported Living models, improves commissioner confidence and delivers better long-term independence.

Supported Living Service Models: What Commissioners Expect in 2026–2029

A clear overview of the main Supported Living service models — including solo, clustered, and peripatetic support — and what “good” looks like in modern commissioning.

Housing, Property and Transforming Care: Getting the Building Right

Transforming Care isn’t just about support models — it’s about the bricks and mortar people move into. Here’s how to design property solutions that feel like home, manage risk and...

Step-Down Transitions: Moving Safely from Inpatient or Residential Settings into the Community

Step-down transitions require precision, planning and strong MDT collaboration. Here’s how providers can manage safe, stable and person-centred moves into community settings.

Step-Down Services & Transitional Supported Living for Young Adults: What Good Looks Like

As more young people with LD, autism or complex needs move out of children’s residential or inpatient settings, demand for high-quality step-down and transitional supported living is rising. Here’s what...