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 ยฃ5 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.

Paul, Edel, Tim, Joe and Ste had a fantastic time visiting the new Everton Stadium! ๐ŸŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™They loved exploring the incredib...
13/10/2025

Paul, Edel, Tim, Joe and Ste had a fantastic time visiting the new Everton Stadium! ๐ŸŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

They loved exploring the incredible new space and soaking up the atmosphere.

๐ŸŽ‰ Big news! ๐ŸŽ‰Rosa is taking to the skies! โœˆ๏ธ Next year, sheโ€™ll be doing an incredible skydive to raise funds for Options...
09/10/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Big news! ๐ŸŽ‰

Rosa is taking to the skies! โœˆ๏ธ Next year, sheโ€™ll be doing an incredible skydive to raise funds for Options - supporting our mission to empower people with disabilities to live full, independent lives. ๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™ll share all the details nearer the time, but you can show your support right now by donating to Rosaโ€™s fundraising page:

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.justgiving.com/page/rosa-battle-options

Letโ€™s cheer Rosa on and help her soar sky-high for Options! ๐Ÿ™Œ

This October, something meaningful is happening. A chance to plan for tomorrow in a way that leaves a legacy for a cause...
08/10/2025

This October, something meaningful is happening. A chance to plan for tomorrow in a way that leaves a legacy for a cause you care about.โ 
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Itโ€™s Free Wills month and weโ€™re offering our supporters the opportunity to write their will - for free! Youโ€™ll gain peace of mind for you and your loved ones, and the option to leave a gift for future generations.โ 
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Take a look at our dedicated webpage for information:โ 
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https://optionsempowers.org.uk/ways-to-give/legacy/
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07/10/2025

๐Ÿพ What a paw-some day at Paws Along the Prom! ๐Ÿพ

Thank you to everyone who joined our sponsored walk on Sunday, 28 September โ€“ your support means the world! โค๏ธ

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors , , and the Options Team for making it all possible. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿถ

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Support work is skilled work.It takes expertise, dedication and heart to empower people to live full, independent...
03/10/2025

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Support work is skilled work.
It takes expertise, dedication and heart to empower people to live full, independent lives.

Itโ€™s time to give support work the recognition it deserves. Like & Comment below

22/09/2025

Four paws, one cause. Letโ€™s go walkies! โœจโ 

๐Ÿถ Sign up for Paws Along the Prom 2025 today and claim your free doggie bandana!โ 
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Don't miss out, visit the link in our bio or visit https://optionsempowers.org.uk/event/paws-along-the-prom/ ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

AUDIOTRACK - Man I Need - Olivia Dean

17/09/2025

๐Ÿพ Only 11 days to go!

Our Paws Along the Prom route is ready for wagging tails and happy feet. With 2 toilet stops and 3 dog treat & water stations, every pup (and human!) will stay comfy and refreshed.

๐Ÿ“… Grab your leash and join the countdownโ€”sign up now!

Audiotrack - Walking Around (Instrumental) - Eldar Kedem

โœจ๐Ÿพ Exciting News! ๐ŸพโœจA huge tail-wagging THANK YOU to Mason & Cash and Denzels โ€“ our true in-kind heroes! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’›   Theyโ€™re te...
12/09/2025

โœจ๐Ÿพ Exciting News! ๐Ÿพโœจ

A huge tail-wagging THANK YOU to Mason & Cash and Denzels โ€“ our true in-kind heroes! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’›

Theyโ€™re teaming up for Paws Along the Prom, setting up doggy pitstops along the route so every pup stays happy and hydrated. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ

Letโ€™s give them a big round of app-paws for making this walk extra special! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’›

Address

1st Floor Street Nicholas House, Old Churchyard
Liverpool
L28TX

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441512360855

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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/