Help with housing

There are different options for where you can live in Sheffield:

Live at home with your family
Rented housing
Buy your own home
Move into a supported living scheme
Live with, or visit, an approved carer in their home

If you have a social worker, you can talk to them about your housing options.

Find out about:

Help to pay your rent or Council Tax

You may be entitled to help to pay your rent or Council Tax depending on your income, savings and needs.

Other support at home

Personal Budgets: Personal budgets are intended to give you more choice and control over your healthcare, social care and parts of your education.

Personal Assistants: If you employ a Personal Assistant to help meet your care and support needs, or are planning to, read Sheffield City Council's PA Handbook for useful information and advice. You can also find a Personal Assistant from their Recognised Provider List.

Assistive technology and care alarms: Use the City Wide Care Alarm service for safety, security and increased independence.

More information

Preparing for Adulthood have produced a booklet called No Place Like Home, which aims to help people with learning disabilities find the right housing choice for them.

Last review: 09/06/2020

Information owner: Strategy and Commissioning, People Portfolio

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