The Bedford Independent Living Team and the Huddleston Way supported living project offer support to people with learning disabilities living independently within the community.
The Bedford Independent Living Team offers community-based support to people within the local area.
Support can include any or a combination of support around areas of:
The team offers training, which can include bus or road safety training, personal care or other life skills areas.
People using this service usually receive support sessions once or twice a week.
One of the team’s main areas of work is the completion of a living skills assessment. This outlines strengths and weaknesses in regards to an individual's independent living skills.
You can contact the team on 01234 228838 or by emailing Bedford.BedfordIndependentLivingTeam@bedford.gov.uk
Huddleston Way supported living project is a short-term supported living project where an individual can live independently with needs led support.
This project provides training programmes for tenants to help them learn the necessary skills so they can live independently.
These skills could include:
Tenants will develop their skills over time until they are able to move on into their own flat in the community.
The community teams offer assessment, training and support to service users living independently in the community.
Referrals are accepted through the Bedford Borough Council Adult Learning Disabilities Team.
Download the Huddleston Way leaflet (PDF) for more information.
You can contact the team on 01234 718149 or by emailing Huddleston.WaySupportedLivingProject@bedford.gov.uk