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Independent Living

Your Journey to Independence

Providing high quality, affordable housing alongside Centrepoint’s support provision means you can concentrate on what’s most important to you: your future

To qualify for Independent Living you need to be:

  • Between 18-25 years old at the start of the tenancy

  • In work or on an apprenticeship

  • Capable of living independently with minimal support

  • Eligible to rent a property in England

Independent Living offers:

  • Truly affordable rent, set at no more than one-third of your full time salary

  • Well appointed, well managed, single person accommodation

  • Access to Centrepoint’s wrap-around support provision

Self Contained Homes

Complete with a private kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, kitted out with everything you need to make your place a home. You just need to be in full-time employment or an apprenticeship scheme to qualify. 

Location:
London and Manchester

Facilities:
Double bed and bedside table; kitchenette with washing machine, sink, fridge/freezer and mini oven; two-seater sofa and footstool; breakfast bar with TV stand and drawers; bathroom with WC, shower and wash basin; WiFi.

Not included:
Utilities (e.g. gas, electric, council tax) and food.

Apprenticeship Houses

Our apprenticeship houses are big on the social aspect of living independently. Living with up to six other people in a shared house, with a communal bathroom, kitchen, and lounge area - perfect for sociaising with your new housemates. You'll have your own private bedroom for when you want a bit of down time. You just need to be in full time employment on an apprenticeship scheme to qualify. 

Location:

London

Facilities:
Double bed, wardrobe, desk, desk chair, shelves, bedside table, drawers.

Shared facilities include:

Communal study library, shared living room, shared bathroom and shower facilities, shared kitchen facilities, shared balcony

(e.g. gas, electric, council tax) and food.

Comments (7)

Guest
Feb 04, 2024

Please help me I need help with my housing situation I am 53 years old and I am losing my mind


Guest
Feb 04, 2024

I have to get my own house I have been homeless since two years ago and I’m still living with a friend. It’s not a good situation for me and I’m trying my hardest but I’m trying not to get depressed I miss my family and my dog whom I have never had to leave behind before he’s getting older and I’m worried that I might lose him please help me Joanna from Stoke on Trent living in Crewe


Guest
Jan 03, 2024

Does anyone live here with supported living currently? I'm currently looking into it

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Admin
Jan 11, 2024
Replying to

Hi, sorry for not replying sooner. We have supported accommodation for 16-25 year olds in London, Bradford, Barnsley, Manchester and Sunderland. You'll need to go through your local authority to be referred to us. It may be worth speaking to our Helpline who will be able to give you more information. Call us free on 0808 800 0661 Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)


Guest
Dec 05, 2023

Just checking if the comments section works......

Ed

DREAY
Dec 14, 2023
Replying to

It does


Guest
Aug 15, 2023

Amazing opportunities

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