Living Independently
Housing
On this page you will find information, support and guidance on housing for young people with SEND, including housing options and support that is avaliable to you.
Housing Options
There are lots of choices you will need to make about where you would like to live. This could include continuing to live with your family, the chance to live independently or to share with friends. Housing for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) focuses on creating a supportive and accessible living environment. It's essential to find housing solutions that cater to individual needs. Choosing the right housing option is crucial for promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for young people with SEND.
The Wrekin Housing Trust
The Wrekin Housing Trust has properties that are available to rent, they are social housing. Housing has to be applied for and is given out based on need and priority. It is generally more secure than private renting and the cost of rent is cheaper. Normally the demand for housing is higher than the houses that are available.
For more information visit The Wrekin Housing Group
Private Renting
Private landlords (or the owner of the house) own the property but don’t live there, they let someone live in the house (called renting), they charge a rent (or payment monthly or weekly basis) the landlord is normally responsible for any maintenance on the house. Private rents can be expensive and some landlords will not rent to people on housing benefits.
Shared Ownership
Some properties can be brought through a shared ownership, this means that you own a percentage of the property and you will have to pay rent on the rest of the percentage (for example: you would own 50% of the house, and then pay rent on the other 50%).
For more information visit Shared Ownership Scheme.
Owning your Own Home
You may be able to purchase your own home, or you can take out a Mortgage (a special type of loan to buy property) to buy your own house. There are government schemes that can help you to save money towards a deposit.
For more information visit Affordable home ownership schemes.
Supported Living
Supported housing / living is a term applied to a wide range of housing-based solutions. People in supported housing have diverse and sometimes complex needs, requiring different levels of support in various types of accommodation. The purpose of supported housing / living is to enable people to live as independently as possible within their community, with a real focus on social inclusion.
For more information visit Telford and Wrekin Supported Living
Housing Support
There is lot's of support out there to help you confidently find the right housing option and support you in living independently.