Marama Care

Marama Care is a trauma-informed service offering bespoke supported living for individuals aged 18 and above who require support to achieve optimum independence in the comfort of their own homes.

We understand the complexities of unique and individualised needs. We work with the individual from the initial assessment to identify the most appropriate placement or support package in order to promote their welfare and achieve positive and meaningful outcomes. As we work from an enablement perspective, we understand the importance of reflexive and targeted interventions.

Our highly-trained, competent, and nurturing staff are at hand 24 hours per day to help our clients with day-to-day tasks and more long-term goals based on their person-centred plans. Our service delivery is premised on empowering the individual to lead meaningful lives through empowerment, bespoke support planning, and working within the wider support context, thereby ensuring that both short-term and long-term needs are identified and met.

Our clients include people with:

• Mental health issues
• Learning disabilities
• Autistic Spectrum Disorders
• Acquired brain injuries
• Dual diagnoses
• Challenging behaviour
• Complex Care needs
• Substance abuse, including Alcoholism

What types of supported living are there?

There are a variety of different types of supported living we can offer, and we'll strive to find the best option for you.

Solo living

You could choose to live independently in your own flat with as much or as little support as you need. This could be in one of our already established properties, or we can work with you and our housing partners to source a property that meets your needs.

Shared living

We can help connect you to other people who might want to live independently too but aren't yet ready to live alone. You will have your own space but benefit from socialising with other like-minded people, sharing communal spaces, and sharing the costs of household bills.

Apartment living

You may be looking for the best of both worlds. Your own modern apartment has some shared communal space, so you can choose when and if you want to socialise. We have worked with our housing partners to develop this popular type of accommodation.

Step-down Accommodation

This provides stability while you are between long-term support solutions. This type of support will help you plan for your future in a structured way. We will support you with the skills you may need to help you live more independently and, when you are ready, support you to move on.

Crisis Intervention

We provide temporary and crisis intervention accommodations for those experiencing a crisis or change. We can work intensively until they feel able to reintegrate. We work in close partnership with mental health teams, ISTs, and other professionals to create recovery pathways.

Respite Care

We provide temporary relief for a primary carer, enabling you to take a much-needed break from the demands of caring for a vulnerable individual. Our respite services provide a home away from home. Support can be quickly arranged in the event of an emergency situation

Referrals process

We accept referrals from NHS mental health case managers and provider trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), community mental health teams, secure hospitals, rehabilitation and recovery inpatient services, and social services.

Admission to our supported accommodation is through referral to our dedicated managers using the contact details below. For each referral, we will conduct:

• A review of the individuals history, needs and present circumstances
• An assessment as to whether the individual needs can be met as part of our robust placement matching
• An assessment related to the composition of the scheme's current residents
• Emergency admissions will be accepted, provided that the above information has been supplied to consider the appropriateness of the placement.

We review every placement plan on a regular basis. This is undertaken through consultation with the service user and representatives from the mental health team to ensure that the plan is current, appropriate, and relevant to the service user's needs. Any significant change to the placement plan will be discussed and agreed upon at a formal placement review.

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