Helping people to find their independence is a big part of our supported housing service.
We work with individuals to support mental health recovery and to access services to promote mental health and support people to sustain their tenancies.
Supported housing customer Lexie has recently been able to move out independently after living in two of our supported living schemes.
Lexie came to us after being in hospital for 14 months. “My social worker felt that was the right circumstance for me,” said Lexie. “I’d become quite institutionalised to the hospital environment and had next to no living skills. I also had a lot of needs for my autism.
“The support I received from Karbon was amazing. I started experiencing all these things I’d never had the chance to – I started building the foundations of the life I now have. Karbon also helped me to get my AutismAble funding so they could work with them to give me the support I needed.”
After living with us for eight years, Lexie decided that she was ready to move out independently.
“An opportunity came up to move into a private rented home. For the first time it was going to be on my terms and the ball was in my court it offered the kind of long‑term tenancy I wanted for the future. I’ve moved around all my life, now I hope this can be my primary place for years to come.
“There wasn’t any pressure from Karbon or anyone for me to leave. I spotted this house and this excitement came out of nowhere. It makes a difference to turn around and say “This is what I want to do!”
Lexie has also been able to get a part time job through Access to Work – a government scheme that gives additional money to employers to support people with physical health conditions, mental health conditions and disabilities.
“That was huge. I’ve got a part time job teaching, I run my own neurodiversity training.”
“My time with Karbon has been brilliant. I think the support workers are amazing. Their willingness to learn about an individual’s needs, putting each person first – they really take that seriously. Their
support has gotten me closer to independence.”
We offer a wide range of support services to ensure people can live happily and independently in their homes. Find out more at www.karbonhomes.co.uk/supported-housing
Helping people to find their independence is a big part of our supported housing service.
We work with individuals to support mental health recovery and to access services to promote mental health and support people to sustain their tenancies.
Supported housing customer Lexie has recently been able to move out independently after living in two of our supported living schemes.
Lexie came to us after being in hospital for 14 months. “My social worker felt that was the right circumstance for me,” said Lexie. “I’d become quite institutionalised to the hospital environment and had next to no living skills. I also had a lot of needs for my autism.
“The support I received from Karbon was amazing. I started experiencing all these things I’d never had the chance to – I started building the foundations of the life I now have. Karbon also helped me to get my AutismAble funding so they could work with them to give me the support I needed.”
After living with us for eight years, Lexie decided that she was ready to move out independently.
“An opportunity came up to move into a private rented home. For the first time it was going to be on my terms and the ball was in my court it offered the kind of long‑term tenancy I wanted for the future. I’ve moved around all my life, now I hope this can be my primary place for years to come.
“There wasn’t any pressure from Karbon or anyone for me to leave. I spotted this house and this excitement came out of nowhere. It makes a difference to turn around and say “This is what I want to do!”
Lexie has also been able to get a part time job through Access to Work – a government scheme that gives additional money to employers to support people with physical health conditions, mental health conditions and disabilities.
“That was huge. I’ve got a part time job teaching, I run my own neurodiversity training.”
“My time with Karbon has been brilliant. I think the support workers are amazing. Their willingness to learn about an individual’s needs, putting each person first – they really take that seriously. Their
support has gotten me closer to independence.”
We offer a wide range of support services to ensure people can live happily and independently in their homes. Find out more at www.karbonhomes.co.uk/supported-housing
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