Tag: Supported Living

Here you will find our industry and company news as well as tips and advice on various mental health conditions. We share videos and downloadable resources which tell you a little more about us. This page is also dedicated to ‘Home Life’ so you can keep up-to-date with all of the activities and events from our services.

  • A toy looking at a Christmas tree in dramatic lighting in black and white to represent loneliness over the festive holidays.

    Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Loneliness at Christmas: Supporting Adults in Care Through the Holidays

    For many, Christmas is a season of joy, but for others, it can be the hardest time of the year. The festive season often brings expectations of togetherness and celebration, but for adults living in supported-living settings, or those with disabilities…

  • Two women comparing employment documents for a blog on supported living and pathways into work.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Supported Living and Employment: Pathways Back Into Work

    For anyone rebuilding their life in supported living, the idea of getting back into work often represents more than securing a pay slip. It can signal a return to structure as work offers routine, connection, and the chance to take back control, all of which play…

  • A close-up shot of a leaf in a forest to represent a blog on how sustainability can influence well-being in supported living and social care environments.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Can Sustainability Improve Well-being Too?

    Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it can also improve the well-being of people in care and the staff who support them. As societies grow more conscious of environmental impact, social care settings such as supported living services are…

  • Hallway with hands holding out a pair of keys to represent transitions in mental health and social care settings.

    Mental Health Awareness

    The Hidden Impact of Transitions in Care

    Moving from one service, setting or life stage to another might seem like a practical step, but for many people in care, it can feel overwhelming. Whether shifting from hospital to supported living, moving within supported living, or stepping toward full independence, these transitions…

  • Two people facing a window comforting each other for a blog about planning for a mental health crisis.

    Mental Health Awareness

    How to Plan for a Mental Health Crisis: A Practical Guide

    Mental health crises can be overwhelming and unpredictable, but with thoughtful planning and support, individuals can navigate the challenging times more effectively. At Northern Healthcare, we embrace a specialist person-centred approach, ensuring that each individual's preferences, values, and needs are…

  • Person looking at paperwork for news of the Government's Supported Housing regulation and consultation.

    Northern Healthcare Company News, Research Knowledge Base

    Supported Living Reforms 2025: What Support Providers Need to Know

    The supported living sector has entered a period of significant change. Following the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, the Government launched a consultation in early 2025 to explore how the reforms should be implemented. The consultation looks at introducing…

  • Mug next to a book titled "knowledge" for a blog on challenging and debunking myths around supported living.

    Research Knowledge Base

    What Supported Living Isn’t: Debunking the Myths

    Supported living is a term many people have heard, but few truly understand. At its heart, it’s about offering people a safe, comfortable, and secure place to live with the right support to help them thrive. For some, that might…

  • Northern Healthcare are made finalists at the 2025 LaingBuisson Awards in the Public Private Partnership category.

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Celebrating Our LaingBuisson Awards Finalist Nomination 

    We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Northern Healthcare has been named a finalist in the 2025 LaingBuisson Awards, in the Public Private Partnership category. This recognition highlights our collaboration with Bury Metropolitan Borough Council on the creation of…

  • Two girls relaxing at home highlighting the psychological benefits our environment can have on our mental health.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The Hidden Role of Environment in Mental Health Support

    When we think about mental health support, it’s easy to focus on therapy, medication, or counselling, but the spaces where care happens play a significant role. The environment we inhabit can influence our emotions, behaviours, and sense of independence. Thoughtfully…

  • Woman's hands in the sky representing the story of Michaela in Northern Healthcare supported living.

    Mental Health Awareness

    “I’m Part of a Family”: Life at Adamson House with Michaela

    When Michaela first arrived at Adamson House, she was stepping into the unknown. After a period of crisis and hospital care, the move to supported living felt uncertain - unfamiliar territory after a difficult chapter in her life. But in…

  • Resident and support worker walking down countryside path relating to the health and social care sector and the 2025 Spending Review

    Mental Health Awareness, Research Knowledge Base

    Why Health & Social Care Can’t Keep Settling for the Minimum

    If you work in supported living, you’ll be all too familiar with the ongoing pressures faced across the UK: stretched teams, increasing demand, and fragile funding just to name a few. The recent June 2025 Spending Review brought welcome news…

  • Councillor Tamoor Tariq and Nicola Forshaw

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Saxon House Open Day Marks Milestone for Supported Living in Bury

    Northern Healthcare, in collaboration with Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, hosted a special open day on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, to celebrate the successful launch of Saxon House — a new move-on supported living service in the heart of Bury. Saxon…

  • Supported Living

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    Why Choose Supported Living?

    Supported living provides refuge for those unable to cope at home, and is often a safe haven for individuals with a mental health diagnosis, learning disability or autism. According to the Supported Housing Alliance, "Over 600,000 people rely on supported…

  • Olton Grange

    Northern Healthcare Company News

    Olton Grange | New Supported Living Service Now Open in Solihull

    Northern Healthcare is excited to welcome everyone to our brand new 24/7 supported living service in the West Midlands, Olton Grange. Our Solihull-based supported living service officially opened its doors in July 2023 and will support people living with mental…

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