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Specialist supported living services and accommodation in Leicestershire for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges.

25/11/2025

Not all relationships are healthy. Sometimes people need support navigating breakdowns, losses, or unhealthy patterns.

We listen without judgement, help people reflect on their experiences, and support them to stay safe whilst making informed choices.

One person we supported was being financially taken advantage of by a family member. Instead of telling them to cut that person off, we helped them set the boundaries they chose. Over time, they started recognising the imbalance themselves.

Often, the best way to protect someone is to empower them to protect themselves.

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23/11/2025

Just because something is labelled "social" doesn't mean it's meaningful to everyone.

Instead of one-size-fits-all group activities, we get to know what genuinely interests you. What makes you light up? What environments make you feel comfortable and relaxed? What sorts of people do you like to spend time with?

This might mean:

→ Supporting you to attend a local club or class based on your hobbies

→ Helping you volunteer if that's something you want to do

→ Simply respecting when you prefer limited social contact

Genuine connections happen when we follow your interests, not a prescribed social schedule.

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20/11/2025

Let's talk about something the care sector often treats as "too risky": intimate relationships.

People in supported living don't stop wanting love, connection, or physical closeness.

These aren't taboo topics. They're human needs.

We have respectful, adult conversations about relationships. We look at what support someone might need around consent, communication, or staying safe, without making assumptions or infantilising people.

"Sexual expression is a positive, natural human need. Ignoring it can have a negative impact on individuals' physical and mental wellbeing." — Care Quality Commission

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18/11/2025

For families who've been carers for years, the shift to supported living brings mixed emotions.

Relief that someone's getting professional support. Fear of losing a close connection. Guilt about having more time and energy for yourself.

Building trust takes time, but when families see their loved one managing routines, making choices, and enjoying progress, something beautiful happens: relationships shift from being purely care-based to something more balanced (and often stronger).

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16/11/2025

"Will my friends still visit? Can I still have Sunday dinner with my mum? What about that person I've been texting?"

These are real worries when someone moves into supported living.

The truth is that relationships do often change when circumstances shift, but they don't have to disappear.

We help people maintain meaningful connections with their families, make new friends, and navigate romantic relationships with dignity and respect.

Check out our article to learn more about how we help people in supported living stay connected with the people they care about.

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02/11/2025

“Food choice is about far more than nutrition - it's closely tied to dignity, identity, and self-worth. Allowing people to make their own choices, even small ones like how they take their tea, gives them a sense of control and respect.”

The small choices often matter most.

Want to know more about our approach to food and dignity in supported living?

Take a look at our article, or get in touch with us to find out more about how we support these and other daily needs and life skills.

30/10/2025

What does food choice look like?

One person wants cereal for dinner, another a cooked meal - both are respected.

Someone wants to separate the ingredients on their plate? No problem?

A resident keeps halal - we source appropriate meat and use separate utensils.

There’s no arbitrary “This is how we do things here”.

Real choice means honouring each person's needs and preferences.

27/10/2025

How can we support someone’s self-regulation?

One family worried about their daughter's constant humming, thinking it made her stand out in public. After we showed them how humming kept her calm in busy environments, their perspective shifted.

Instead of discouraging it, they started joining in softly when she became anxious.

This self-regulation ritual became something the whole family could embrace, helping to break the stigma and normalise a more personalised approach to managing stress and overwhelm.

24/10/2025

Sarah* gained confidence by planning and cooking her own meals. Soon after, she began managing her weekly budget and choosing new clothes independently.

Having control over food choices showed her she could make other decisions too. One area of independence often leads to another.

*Name changed for privacy

21/10/2025

One resident tapped on the window every evening. Staff initially saw it as random behaviour.

Then we realised it happened exactly when their family used to visit. Now, their staff sit with them at that time for a chat. One small observation eased their loneliness and helped them feel connected again.

Behaviour often has meaning we just haven't discovered yet.

17/10/2025

We may not think about it much in our day-to-day, but that proves the point: our food is a quiet but integral part of our culture, and being able to partake in the meals we enjoy can reinforce our sense of identity and belonging.

Recently, we helped a resident celebrate cultural festivals by cooking traditional meals together. Food became about heritage and pride, not just nutrition.

When institutional meal planning ignores cultural preferences, it can feel like erasing part of someone's identity.

Every person deserves to feel and taste “home”.

14/10/2025

Just because repetitive behaviours seem unusual, that doesn’t mean they’re random.

They often help with:

- Self-regulation and emotional comfort
- Managing sensory overwhelm
- Maintaining control in uncertain situations
- Communicating needs when words aren't enough

Understanding the purpose behind repetitive actions changes how we support someone and offers them a much-needed sense of control over their coping mechanisms and self-expression.

Address

The Mill, 27 Millstone Lane
Leicester
LE15JN

Website

https://trustwecare.co.uk/

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