Options for Supported Living

Options for Supported Living A better world for people with disabilities! We are a registered charity and therefore every penny is spent on providing great support.

Options provides innovative and flexible support to people with learning disabilities across Merseyside, with a range of support needs. The organisation was one of the first of its kind in the UK, established in 1993, and has a proven track record of providing community based supported living for people who want their own place to live with support. The first services were provided in Liverpool and Sefton. Each was based on the principle of finding out what each person to be supported uniquely wanted and needed, and then designing a support service around him/her (what is now called person centredness). Options seeks to support anyone with a learning disability, no matter how complex their support needs. We are committed to turning no-one away and to sticking with people when their lives become very difficult. Options expanded to the Wirral in 2001. To date, across Merseyside, we support 70 people through community outreach and we have developed supported living with 84 people. Outreach Services now operate on the Wirral, in Liverpool, Sefton, Halton, Cheshire and Knowsley. These services support people with learning disabilities by promoting community inclusion through voluntary or paid work, college and social activity and offering valuable respite for families and carers. The support will vary from 3 hours a day to 15 hours a day, usually to someone who lives at home and is supported by their family or another provider agency, or lives without much support. Supported Living Services tend to be 24 hours a day (but can be less), with waking or sleep in staff at night time. With Supported Living, Options will usually be the main provider of support, we will often assist the person to find a house and to establish their own home from scratch. The organisation is committed to staying small with few management tiers and an unwavering commitment to support people with complex support needs. We have approximately 300 staff and provide £5 million of services. Though remaining small in structure, we are always looking out for support workers to join our team. Find our website for more information.

Matt is taking on a big challenge this Sunday! 🏃‍♂️He’ll be running a Half Marathon to raise funds for Options, helping ...
12/03/2026

Matt is taking on a big challenge this Sunday! 🏃‍♂️

He’ll be running a Half Marathon to raise funds for Options, helping us continue supporting people to live gloriously ordinary lives in their communities. It’s an incredible effort and we’re wishing him the very best of luck.

If you’d like to support Matt and his challenge, you can donate here:
https://options.enthuse.com/pf/matthew-rowlands

Every donation makes a difference. Good luck Matt!

Rosa is taking a leap for Options this Sunday! 🪂She’ll be skydiving to raise funds that help us continue supporting peop...
11/03/2026

Rosa is taking a leap for Options this Sunday! 🪂

She’ll be skydiving to raise funds that help us continue supporting people to live gloriously ordinary lives in their communities. It’s an incredible challenge and we’re so proud of her for doing it.

If you’d like to support Rosa and cheer her on, you can donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rosa-battle-options?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Every donation makes a difference. Good luck Rosa!

The kitchen was full of colour, flavour and fun this week at our cooking classes! 🍛Everyone got stuck in preparing a ran...
10/03/2026

The kitchen was full of colour, flavour and fun this week at our cooking classes! 🍛

Everyone got stuck in preparing a range of delicious Indian-inspired dishes, including creamy korma, freshly made naan bread and more. The smells alone were incredible!

It was fantastic to see so many people learning new skills, trying new flavours and enjoying time together in the kitchen.

A big thank you to Bay Tree Cookery Academy CIC for helping make it such a great session. We can’t wait for the next one!

05/03/2026

“It’s okay to take your time.”

Planning ahead doesn’t have to happen all at once. For many people, it begins with a simple question or a quiet moment of reflection.

If you’d like to understand the basics of making a will - with no pressure and no commitment - you can explore the information whenever it feels right.

👉 Learn more: https://optionsempowers.org.uk/ways-to-give/legacy/

Thinking about volunteering, but want to know what it’s really like?Volunteering with Options Outreach means:✔ Supportin...
04/03/2026

Thinking about volunteering, but want to know what it’s really like?

Volunteering with Options Outreach means:
✔ Supporting people in the community
✔ Everyday activities like cafés, bowling and outings
✔ Always being with experienced staff
✔ Flexible time commitment
✔ Travel expenses paid

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Liverpool & Wirral
📧 leanne.mcgrath@optionsempowers.org.uk

Week 4 of our Cooking Classes was a fantastic success! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳Everyone did a brilliant job in the kitchen, and it was gre...
03/03/2026

Week 4 of our Cooking Classes was a fantastic success! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Everyone did a brilliant job in the kitchen, and it was great to see so many people come along and get involved.

Confidence is growing, skills are developing, and the food keeps getting better each week.

See you next week! 💜

Talking about wills can feel uncomfortable. Many people put it off because it feels complicated, emotional, or easy to g...
03/03/2026

Talking about wills can feel uncomfortable. Many people put it off because it feels complicated, emotional, or easy to get wrong.

But thinking ahead doesn’t have to mean making big decisions straight away. For many, it starts with simply understanding the basics - in your own time.

If you’ve ever wondered where to begin, we’ve shared some gentle guidance to help you feel more informed and in control.

👉 Find out more here: https://optionsempowers.org.uk/ways-to-give/legacy/get-your-free-wills-guide/

Our Corporate Brunch was a brilliant morning of connection, discussion and practical insights around disability inclusio...
02/03/2026

Our Corporate Brunch was a brilliant morning of connection, discussion and practical insights around disability inclusion.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. Your openness, honesty and willingness to learn is what drives real change across our local business community.

We’re proud to see a lot of organisations committed to creating inclusive workplaces.

Stay tuned for the next one we’d love to welcome even more of you to the table! 💛

March is a month for gentle conversations about planning ahead.We know that thinking about wills and the future isn’t al...
01/03/2026

March is a month for gentle conversations about planning ahead.

We know that thinking about wills and the future isn’t always easy and it’s something many of us put off.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing simple, practical guidance to help you understand the basics at your own pace. No pressure. No deadlines. Just clear information if and when you need it.

If this is something you’ve been meaning to look into, we’re here to help. Follow us to see more.

Week 2 of our cooking classes and what a fantastic session it was! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳Everyone worked brilliantly together, built the...
24/02/2026

Week 2 of our cooking classes and what a fantastic session it was! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Everyone worked brilliantly together, built their skills and confidence in the kitchen, and finished the session by making (and enjoying!) some lovely pancakes. 🥞

Moments like this are all about learning, laughter and creating gloriously ordinary lives together. 💛

Tree Caterers Liverpool & Bay Tree Cookery Academy CIC

☕✨ Just one week to go until our Corporate Brunch!Join us for a morning of networking, discussion and practical insight ...
20/02/2026

☕✨ Just one week to go until our Corporate Brunch!

Join us for a morning of networking, discussion and practical insight at our upcoming Corporate Brunch focused on Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and explore how small changes can make a big difference in creating inclusive workplaces.

📅 Happening soon, don’t miss out!
🔗https://buytickets.at/options/1980923

Volunteering with Options Outreach is about people, connection and making everyday moments matter.From bowling trips to ...
19/02/2026

Volunteering with Options Outreach is about people, connection and making everyday moments matter.

From bowling trips to cafés and local outings, you’ll support people to enjoy life in their community - always alongside experienced staff.

It’s meaningful, flexible, and a great step towards working in social care or community roles.

📍 Liverpool & Wirral
📧 leanne.mcgrath@optionsempowers.org.uk

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Options provides innovative and flexible support to people with learning disabilities across Merseyside, with a range of support needs. We are a registered charity and therefore every penny is spent on providing great support. The organisation was one of the first of its kind in the UK, established in 1993, and has a proven track record of providing community based supported living for people who want their own place to live with support. The first services were provided in Liverpool and Sefton. Each was based on the principle of finding out what each person to be supported uniquely wanted and needed, and then designing a support service around him/her (what is now called person centredness). Options seeks to support anyone with a learning disability, no matter how complex their support needs. We are committed to turning no-one away and to sticking with people when their lives become very difficult. Options expanded to the Wirral in 2001. To date, across Merseyside, we support close to 200 people on community outreach and through supported living. Outreach Services now operate on the Wirral, in Liverpool, Sefton, Halton, Cheshire and Knowsley. These services support people with learning disabilities by promoting community inclusion through voluntary or paid work, college and social activity and offering valuable respite for families and carers. The support will vary from 3 hours a day to 15 hours a day, usually to someone who lives at home and is supported by their family or another provider agency, or lives without much support. Supported Living Services tend to be 24 hours a day (but can be less), with waking or sleep in staff at night time. With Supported Living, Options will usually be the main provider of support, we will often assist the person to find a house and to establish their own home from scratch. The organisation is committed to staying small with few management tiers and an unwavering commitment to support people with complex support needs. We have approximately 350 staff and are dedicated to their development. Though remaining small in structure, we are always looking out for support workers to join our team. Visit our website for more information www.optionsforsupportedliving.org/