NAO Investigation into Supported Housing

This investigation by the National Audit Office sets out the facts on how the supported housing system in England works and government oversight of the sector. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC), and the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) are both involved with supported housing. The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) is also involved. Local authorities are responsible for managing the system within their areas.

This investigation does not focus in detail on central government’s efforts to increase the supply of supported housing. Nor does it look at issues related to the quality of care provided in supported housing. This report does not seek to examine and report on the value for money of supported housing, nor does it make any recommendations.