There are some standards that might help you decide what matters or that you might look for in choosing a home or service.

The REACH standards on support for living explain more about how services can make sure how they work supports independent living.

The standards were developed by people with a learning disability, family members and supporters working together. There are 9 standards:

1. I choose who I live with
2. I choose where I live.
3. I have my own home (with a tenancy or ownership)
4. I choose who supports me and how I am supported.
5. I choose my friends and any relationships.
6. I get help to make changes in my life.
7. I choose how to be healthy and safe.
8. I choose how I am part of the community.
9. I have the same rights and responsibilities as other citizens.

You can find out about the 9 Standards here: 

https://paradigm-uk.org/what-we-do/reach-support-for-living/

There is information for: 

• Commissioners who plan and buy services
• Managers of services
• People getting support 
• Family members

You can find out about the 9 Standards here: 

https://paradigm-uk.org/what-we-do/reach-support-for-living/

There is information for: 

• Commissioners who plan and buy services
• Managers of services
• People getting support 
• Family members