We are concerned that potentially extremely vulnerable residents in receipt of unregulated support services do not currently benefit from the protection of regulation by the Care Quality Commission. We are encouraged by the Government’s stated commitment to improving standards in supported housing, but it is impossible to say from the few details provided so far whether the proposals will go far enough. We will return to this subject in our upcoming report on exempt accommodation. (Paragraph ...

We are concerned that potentially extremely vulnerable residents in receipt of unregulated support services do not currently benefit from the protection of regulation by the Care Quality Commission. We are encouraged by the Government’s stated commitment to improving standards in supported housing, but it is impossible to say from the few details provided so far whether the proposals will go far enough. We will return to this subject in our upcoming report on exempt accommodation. (Paragraph 213) 78 The Regulation of Social Housing Type: conclusion | Number: 55 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Government recognises that some supported housing residents are particularly vulnerable, and is committed to improving standards and quality of supported housing. The Government has announced a package of measures to drive up quality and value for money in supported housing, including new powers