Dignus Group

Supporting independence
through the right
environment

The right home can change everything.

Four people relaxing together in a homely living room, one of them in a wheelchair

Homes that create
opportunities

At Dignus, we believe housing plays a vital role in creating stability, independence and positive outcomes.

Whether someone is moving into supported living for the first time, transitioning from a residential setting or stepping down from hospital-based support, the right environment provides the foundation for long-term success.

Because homes create opportunities.

Not just accommodation.

Three elements working together

Successful supported living relies on three distinct elements working together:

  • Housing

    The physical property where a person lives. This may be provided through a housing association, registered provider, local authority or private housing partner.

  • Care

    Personal care delivered to meet assessed needs and support wellbeing.

  • Support

    Tailored support that helps individuals develop skills, build confidence and achieve greater independence.

While these services work closely together, each plays a different role in supporting positive outcomes.

Supported living tenancies

Understanding your rights

People living in supported living services have the same rights as any other tenant.

A tenancy provides individuals with greater choice, control and independence over where they live.

Our teams work closely with individuals and families to help them understand tenancy arrangements and what supported living means in practice.

Supported living allows people to:

  • Have their own tenancy.
  • Make decisions about their home.
  • Maintain greater independence.
  • Remain connected to their community.
  • Receive support tailored to their individual needs.

Separation of housing & support

Promoting choice & independence

Housing and support are separate services.

This means the organisation providing someone’s home is not necessarily the same organisation providing their support.

This separation promotes choice, independence and transparency while ensuring people receive the right support within the right environment.

Housing provider

Responsible for:

  • Property management
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Tenancy agreements
  • Housing compliance

Support provider

Responsible for:

  • Care and support delivery
  • Outcome planning
  • Independence development
  • Everyday support needs
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Strong partnerships help us create housing solutions that are sustainable, person-centred and focused on long-term success.

Housing partnerships

Creating better housing solutions together

We work alongside housing partners to create specialist accommodation that supports people with complex needs.

Our partnerships include:

  • Housing Associations

    Working together to develop high-quality supported living opportunities.

  • Registered Providers

    Creating long-term housing solutions designed around individual needs.

  • Local Authorities

    Supporting housing strategies and community-based accommodation pathways.

  • Specialist Housing Partners

    Developing bespoke environments that enable positive outcomes.

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We work with housing associations, registered providers, local authorities, developers and investors to create specialist housing solutions that deliver positive outcomes.

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Property pathways

How properties become homes

A property becomes a home when it is designed around the individual.

Our approach focuses on identifying properties that can support positive outcomes while providing the flexibility needed to meet complex needs.

This includes:

01Property identification
02Environmental assessment
03Adaptation and development
04Housing partner engagement
05Transition planning
06Ongoing tenancy support

Every property pathway is designed to support stability, independence and opportunity.

Why housing matters

The right support matters.
The right people matter.
But the right home matters too.

A safe, stable and personalised environment creates the foundation for confidence, independence and long-term success.

That’s why housing remains central to everything we do.

Looking to partner with Dignus?

Whether you’re exploring housing opportunities, discussing a potential development or looking for accommodation solutions, we’re here to help.

Homes. Not placements.
Outcomes. Not occupancy.
Brave Decisions. Better Lives.

Housing is more than a building.

It’s the place where opportunities begin.

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