Independent Supported Living

We believe that adults with learning disabilities should choose where they wish to live and with whom. Our six independent living schemes situated in Newcastle, enable adults with learning disabilities to live as independent a life as possible.

By supporting people to live in their own tenancies we ensure that they can exercise choice and control over their lives. Using a person centred approach we encourage individuals to continuously improve and develop skills and confidence, enabling and encouraging them to make a positive contribution to their local communities.

St Cuthberts Care, Enabling People

The service provided is tailored to meet individual needs, is driven by the four key principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion, and is outcome focused. The staff work closely with referring social workers and other professionals ensuring that a person centred approach is delivered in a sensitive and appropriate manner to enable the continuous development of each person.

    We believe that everyone using the service should be able to:
  • Live the life they choose
  • Be a valued member of the community
  • Be treated with dignity and respect
  • Feel safe, secure and free from discrimination
  • Be healthy
  • Enjoy economic well-being

Aims and Objectives

Our dedicated team of staff provide a flexible, responsive and reliable service to adults with learning disabilities who are living own homes. In order to enable service users to fulfil their personal potential we:

  • Offer an individual service that will meet the assessed needs of service users by recognising their personal preferences and promoting choice.
  • Identify and address the ongoing development and changing needs of the individual.
  • Encourage and enable individuals to access their local community.
  • Promote opportunities to meet new people, develop social skills and enhance relationships.
  • Acknowledge that in order to enhance personal development it is necessary to take risks; we will endeavor to do so in a supportive and informed manner within the guidelines of agreed risk assessments.
    • St Cuthberts Care, Enabling People
  • Ensure individuals are included in making decisions about the service they receive.
  • Promote equal opportunities in service delivery in order to ensure that the individual's right to privacy, dignity and equality is respected.
  • Work with other professionals in order to guarantee a coordinated approach to meeting individual needs.
  • Ensure that all support workers respect an individual's home and acknowledge the restrictions of their role within this setting.
  • Promote a service that assures appropriate working relationships by making certain that the key worker role is clearly defined and understood.

For an informal discussion or an information pack please contact the Manager of our Independent Supported Living Schemes, Teresa Stout, on 0191 228 0111.

Independent Supported Living
St Cuthberts House
West Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7PY

For fees information please click here
For referral information please click here