UK Supported Living Services
UK Supported Living Services is a home care agency in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH8 8BN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About UK Supported Living Services
UK Supported Living is a home care agency based in Bournemouth, supporting people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We work with adults in their own homes and in supported living settings so that they can live the life they choose with the practical help they need to make it work. Much of our work is with adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic, and with people living with a mental health condition. We also support older people and younger adults with everyday care. Supported living is not about doing things for people. It is about doing things with them, and stepping back where someone can manage on their own, so support is built around goals as much as around tasks. That might mean cooking together, sorting out appointments and bills, getting to college or work, or simply having someone reliable there on the days that feel harder. We take consistency seriously. People tell us that having the same small group of workers, who know their routines and their signals, matters more than almost anything else, so we plan rotas with that in mind. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking for support for yourself or for a family member, please get in touch. We are happy to meet first, talk through what you want your week to look like, and be honest about whether we are the right fit.
Care provided at UK Supported Living Services
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 31 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about UK Supported Living Services
Where is UK Supported Living Services located?
UK Supported Living Services is a home care agency based in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH8 8BN), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does UK Supported Living Services provide?
UK Supported Living Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is UK Supported Living Services's CQC rating?
UK Supported Living Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 31 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about UK Supported Living Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. UK Supported Living Services does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. UK Supported Living Services covers roughly 10 miles from Bournemouth.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South West
UK Supported Living Services has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from UK Supported Living Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at UK Supported Living Services
Home Care at UK Supported Living Services
Home care from UK Supported Living Services covers scheduled visits in a person's own home across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and can also extend into supported living tenancies. Calls are usually built around personal care, medication prompts, meals, help getting out to appointments, college or work, and companionship. Regional hourly rates in the South West sit at roughly £28 to £33, with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council commissioning some packages at its own agreed rate. The Care Quality Commission rated the service good at its inspection in August 2019. Sensible questions to ask include how care plans are written and reviewed, how consistency of workers is protected when someone is on leave, and how the office handles short notice changes or missed visits.
Older Person Care at UK Supported Living Services
Older people in Bournemouth who want to stay in their own home often need a mix of practical help and a familiar face at the door, and UK Supported Living Services is registered to provide that kind of home care. Typical tasks include help with washing and dressing, prompting or administering medication, preparing meals and offering companionship on quieter days. Home care in the South West is commonly charged at around £28 to £33 an hour, though the agency's own rates will depend on the call length and time of day. Families should ask how rotas are planned so that the same small group of workers visits regularly, how medication is recorded, and what happens if a call is running late. It is also worth asking whether night visits or waking support can be arranged, and how the agency communicates with GPs and district nurses.
Mental Health at UK Supported Living Services
For adults living with a mental health condition, keeping to a familiar routine, protecting dignity and having reliable people turn up as planned can make a real difference to stability. The agency is registered to support this group across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Ask what experience workers have with specific diagnoses, how they respond when someone is becoming unwell, and how they liaise with community mental health teams or crisis services out of hours.
Younger Adults at UK Supported Living Services
Younger adults under 65 often want support that fits around work, college, friendships and hobbies rather than a purely task based routine, and this is something the service is registered to provide. The About Us text describes supporting people to live the life they choose, including help getting to college or work. Families should ask how age appropriate activities and peer contact are factored into a plan, and how choice and privacy are protected.
Learning Disability and Autism at UK Supported Living Services
Adults with a learning disability or autistic adults are a core group that UK Supported Living Services is registered to work with, and support is generally shaped around each person's goals, routines and sensory preferences. In practice this can mean cooking together, managing bills, travelling to activities and building independence step by step. Packages are usually commissioned by the local authority or health team and reviewed regularly. Ask how communication needs and sensory triggers are recorded and shared between workers.
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