About the Project
The Malvern Drive Supported Living Service is based in Llanishen, Cardiff, and has twelve self-contained flats, all within the same building. Eleven are for individuals who experience serious mental illnesses, and the twelfth serves as the staff office, communal space, and accommodation for sleep-in staff. Our aim is to provide a safe, supported environment for people with serious mental health problems. We support individuals to be as independent, active, and safe as possible whilst promoting and protecting their human rights and affording the best quality of life. Our service is important because it allows individuals to develop independent living skills and maintain their tenancy.
Who do we support?
We support adults aged 18 years or above with a primary need of mental health who have been identified as needing support to enable them to manage their housing tenure independently.
How do we do it?
We aim to improve and maintain the well-being of service users by providing a safe and supportive environment. We also do so by utilising personal resources, social networks, professional skills, and community services to ensure users become more independent in every area of their life, which includes:
• Support to manage accommodation and feel safe
• Help to make choices and take positive risks
• Support to go to social or leisure activities to feel part of the local community
• Support to gain employment and education and access training
• Financial support and signposting
• Support to have a healthy lifestyle including food, shopping, and exercise
Referral
Our service applies to adults experiencing mental ill health who, following a well-being assessment, have been identified as requiring care and support.
If you would like to request more information or to discuss the referral process with us, please get in contact using the phone or email address above.