SCL Support Services
Short-Term Accommodation
A supported break, planned around you.
Short-Term Accommodation can provide a change of scenery, a planned break and support away from the usual home environment. The stay should still be shaped around the participant rather than feeling like a generic program.
Some people want activity and new experiences. Others want a quieter break, familiar routines and time to recharge. We plan the stay around the person, the support they need and what would make the time worthwhile.
What this support can include
Support shaped around real life.
A planned stay
The practical details are worked through before the stay so you know what to expect.
Your usual support needs
Support during the stay reflects the assistance you need rather than assuming every guest wants the same thing.
Things you actually enjoy
Activities, outings and downtime can be planned around your interests and energy.
Time for everyone to reset
A short stay can provide a genuine break for the participant and the people who usually support them.
Your stay
A change of scenery should still feel like your time.
A short stay does not need to be packed with activities to be worthwhile. We plan around what you enjoy, how you like your day to run and the support that helps you feel comfortable away from home.
In everyday life
What a stay can include
The mix depends on the person. The aim is a supported stay that feels comfortable, enjoyable and appropriately planned.
- ✓A few nights away from the usual routine
- ✓Local outings and community activities
- ✓Meals and everyday support during the stay
- ✓Downtime and quieter activities
- ✓Maintaining important routines
- ✓Trying something new if that is what you want
Our approach
We plan the person, not just the booking.
Before the stay, we want to understand routines, communication, support needs, preferences and anything that will make the experience easier. The better the planning, the less the participant has to keep explaining once they arrive.
Getting started
Three steps, explained clearly.
- 01
Tell us what you want from the stay
We talk about timing, support needs, routines, interests and what would make the stay enjoyable or useful.
- 02
Plan the practical details
We work through the support arrangement and anything that needs to be organised before the stay begins.
- 03
Stay, enjoy it and tell us what worked
Support is adjusted around the person during the stay, and feedback helps make future stays even better.
Ready to talk about support?
You do not need to know exactly which service fits. Tell us what is happening and what you are looking for, and we will tell you honestly whether SCL can help.