Supported living, built around the life you want to live
White Oak Care provides flexible, person-centred supported living for adults across the UK at home or in one of our properties. Your tenancy. Your routines. Your life. Our role is to help, never to take over.
What is supported living?
Supported living is a model of care designed around independence. The person holds their own tenancy and receives care and support as a separate service. It's not a care home, and it's not a one-off domiciliary visit it's a life lived in your own home, with the right support around you.
For some people, that means a few hours a week. For others, it means 24/7 support with waking nights. The level changes with the need. What stays the same is that the person is in charge of their day.
Key difference from a care home
In a care home, accommodation and care are bundled together. In supported living, they are legally separate giving the person more rights, more choice, and a clearer sense of home.
Who supported living is for
We provide supported living for adults aged 18 and over whose situations include, but are not limited to:
- Adults with a learning disability (mild, moderate, or severe) ready for more independence
- Autistic adults who benefit from a sensory-aware home and predictable routine
- Adults living with a long-term mental health condition stepping down from inpatient care or hospital
- Adults with complex or co-occurring needs requiring specialist staff and structured support
- Young adults transitioning from children's services, the family home, or residential care
- People needing short-stay or respite placements that protect routine and continuity
If you're unsure whether supported living is the right model, the first conversation is the right place to start. We'll tell you honestly and if we're not the right fit, we'll help you find who is.
What's included in your support
Every plan is personal, but most supported living packages include some combination of the following.
Daily living skills
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and managing the home.
Personal care
Discreet, dignified support with washing, dressing, and personal routines.
Medication support
Prompting, administering, and safe storage per NICE guidance.
Health management
GP, dental, optician, hospital liaison, and annual health checks.
Finances and benefits
Budgeting, managing bills, and benefits applications.
Community access
Getting out, building friendships, and using local services.
Employment, education & volunteering
Meaningful daytime activity that fits the person.
Emotional & mental health support
Low-arousal approaches and coordination with NHS teams.
24/7 cover where needed
Waking nights, sleep-in support, and on-call arrangements.
Our approach to supported living
Person-centred from day one
The plan starts with the person. Their goals, communication style, routines, what a good day looks like.
Strengths-based working
We start with what the person can do, and build from there not from a list of deficits.
Positive behaviour support (PBS)
Where behaviour communicates an unmet need, we use PBS to understand the message and respond proactively, not punitively.
Trauma-informed practice
Many people we support carry past experiences that shape today. We hold that with care.
Why families and professionals choose White Oak Care
- Honest first conversations. We tell you what we can do and what we can't before anyone signs anything.
- Trained, vetted teams. Care Certificate baseline plus specialist training in autism, learning disabilities, mental health, PBS, medication, and safeguarding.
- Stable, well-led teams. Low turnover, strong supervision, and managers who are present in the homes.
- Safeguarding-first culture. Named leads, clear reporting routes, zero tolerance for abuse and neglect.
- Real responsiveness. Most enquiries get a reply within one working day. Urgent referrals are answered the same day.
- Transparent reporting to families, commissioners, and the people we support.
What people say about supported living with us
“From the first phone call, White Oak Care felt different. They listened to my son before they talked about services.”
“Their handovers and reporting are some of the most thorough I've worked with as a social worker.”
“I like my flat. I like my keyworker. I made a cake last week.”
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Start a supported living conversation
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Frequently asked questions
Ready to talk about supported living?
Whether you're a family member exploring options, a professional making a referral, or someone looking for the right place to live well we'd like to hear from you. The first conversation is free, honest, and entirely no-obligation.
Or email info@whiteoakcareltd.co.uk we reply within one working day.