New research on the future needs of supported housing for people with a learning disability shows that there will be a shortfall of between 27,000 to 34,500 by 2037.
The report, Supported housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people in England, was launched by Learning Disability and Autism Housing Network and Housing LIN.
It provides the most up to date information on the size, scope, cost, supply and importantly future need of supported housing in England and sets out a series of recommendations for government, local authorities and providers of supported housing.
The report also captures for the first time the future need for homes and resulting capital funding needed, to provide long-term supported housing provision, delivered as part of a well-regulated and sustainably funded sector.
Through the analysis of existing evidence and by undertaking primary research, the research shows that there are between 35,500-37,500 people with learning disabilities and autistic people living in supported housing. This report also provides recommendations under strategic planning, housing and support funding, capital funding, and oversight and regulation.
The report also found:
Ian Copeman, Business Director at Housing LIN, said: “We are delighted to have worked with the LDAHN to undertake this research into the scale, scope and cost of supported housing for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. We regularly work with local authorities, NHS organisations and housing providers to widen the housing options available to people with learning disabilities and autistic people. We look forward to the work of the LDAHN and their partners leading to more people having their own home.
“Good quality supported housing can provide a lifetime of independence for people to live in the heart of their communities. This report shows the impact, value and need for new homes, and sets out the changes required to ensure we continue to meet this need for quality supported housing.”
