When people ask us what progress looks like in supported accommodation, they often expect to hear about a turning point. In our experience it is rarely like that. It is usually small changes over time:

When a placement starts to become unsettled, the first concern is often whether supported accommodation is still the right option. But sometimes the difficulty may be less about the overall model and more about the environment the young person is living in.

The Referrals & Placements Hub brings together information about the different placement pathways available through Oasis Care, helping professionals quickly identify the services most relevant to the person they are supporting.

What everyday independence skills have taught us about helping young people stay safe “Can they cook?” It’s a question that appears in almost every supported accommodation placement review, usually alongside questions about budgeting, laundry, travelling independently and managing appointments. They’re all important. Preparing young people for adulthood is a core aim of supported accommodation. But over time, we’ve found ourselves asking a different question.

At Oasis Care UK Group, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to succeed, contribute and reach their full potential. As part of our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we have signed up to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. While this is an important milestone, it builds on values that have always been part of Oasis. We have proudly welcomed and supported colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions for many years

For most young people, adulthood does not arrive on their 18th birthday. It develops gradually through experience, relationships, guidance, mistakes, and opportunities to learn.For young people who have experienced instability, trauma, family breakdown, exploitation, disrupted education, or time in care, this transition can be significantly more challenging.