Supported Living
Supporting people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them is central to everything we do at MacIntyre. We know that having…
Support in Essex
In Essex, our Supported Living provision enables adults with learning disabilities to increase their independence and take part in the daily activities they enjoy, including trips to the seaside, arts and crafts, and taking care to lead a healthy lifestyle by exercising and healthy eating.
We launched our Shared Lives scheme in partnership with Essex County Council at the end of 2017, enabling adults with learning disabilities to experience ordinary life, with real relationships.
More about types of support available in Essex
Shared Lives
Shared Lives is the little known alternative to home care and care homes for disabled adults and older people. It is used by around 12,000 people in the…
More about how we support people in Essex
18 Jul 2019
You've got a friend in me
For Peter, meeting Shared Lives carer Paul changed his life.
9 Jan 2019
Shared Lives on BBC Radio Essex
This week, Emma and her Shared Lives carer Lynette introduced BBC Radio Essex’s Sadie Nine to MacIntyre’s Shared Lives.
22 Aug 2018
Gardening with Bobbie
David, a support worker based in Essex, recalls how he encouraged Bobbie, a gentleman supported by MacIntyre, to explore gardening.