The supported living market in the UK has grown by 6% over the past five years and is forecast to increase by a similar percentage in the next three years. Looking ahead, it’s estimated that an additional 37,500 units of supported accommodation will be needed by 2037.
This growth reflects a broader trend in supported living models evolving beyond traditional domiciliary services to include higher-acuity care and tech-enabled provision.
With demand rising, understanding the different models of supported living is critical. One key area is the property structure within supported living schemes - particularly the use of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with third-party landlords. Failure to address the landlord relationship and the terms of any SLA can have major operational and financial consequences for providers.
In our recent Care England webinar, we explored supported living arrangements, and the key legal and commercial issues registered providers and service providers need to consider when negotiating SLAs.
Daniel Braithwaite supported living specialist was joined by Marc Brodie, commercial director at Eden Futures, a leading provider of specialist care and supported living services.
Catch up on the webinar recording and slides.
If you would like to discuss any of the issue raised here or in the webinar, please contact Daniel Braithwaite.
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