Birmingham has a wide range of supported and exempt accommodation, for people with all sorts of needs. Whether you are leaving care, recovering, coming out of hospital or fleeing abuse, there are providers across the city who can help.
What supported accommodation means
Supported accommodation is housing that comes with support to help you live as independently as possible. The support can be light touch or more hands on, depending on the scheme. Our guide on what supported accommodation is explains the basics, and support levels covers how much help different places offer.
Where to find it in Birmingham
Supported placements come up right across Birmingham and its suburbs, including areas like Erdington, Handsworth and Aston. You can browse supported accommodation in Birmingham or search directly on Signpost and filter by support level.
How referrals work
Some supported accommodation is direct, and some needs a referral. If a listing says referral required, you will usually need a support worker or your council to refer you. If you do not have a worker, start with the council housing options team. Our guide on referral required accommodation explains the routes.
How it is paid for
In supported and exempt accommodation, much of the rent is often met by Housing Benefit, with service charges on top. Our guides on Housing Benefit and supported living and service charges explain what is covered and what you pay.
What to check before you move in
- •What support you will actually get each week, and who provides it
- •The weekly charge, split into rent and service charges
- •Whether you sign a licence or a tenancy
- •Whether a referral is needed, and how to get one
Our guide on how to spot a good provider will help you choose well. This guide is general information, not legal advice.