Community Participation and Inclusion Audit - Supported Living

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  • Are tenants supported to access and participate in local community activities of their choice?
  • Do support plans include social goals or community-based outcomes that reflect individual interests?
  • Are tenants given information about local clubs, groups, faith organisations, or recreational options?
  • Are barriers to participation (e.g., transport, confidence, communication) identified and addressed proactively?
  • Are tenants supported to maintain or develop friendships and social networks outside of support staff?
  • Are digital tools (e.g., video calls, apps, social media) used to support social connection when in-person activity is limited?
  • Are opportunities for volunteering, work placements, or paid employment supported where appropriate?
  • Are staff confident and trained to support social inclusion and independence outside the home?
  • Are risks related to community participation (e.g., safety, exploitation) assessed and managed without being overly restrictive?
  • Are positive risk-taking principles applied to enable access to community activities and independence?
  • Are public transport use, road safety, and independent travel included in support goals where relevant?
  • Is loneliness or social isolation assessed and addressed in care planning and reviews?
  • Are activities co-designed with tenants and based on their genuine preferences—not just what's convenient or available?
  • Are cultural, spiritual, and religious inclusion supported in community participation plans?
  • Are transitions to new community activities supported with planning, preparation, and follow-up?
  • Are there connections with local health, wellbeing, and education services that promote tenant inclusion?
  • Are peer relationships encouraged, facilitated, and celebrated among tenants in the same or neighbouring services?
  • Is feedback from tenants used to improve access to and enjoyment of community-based opportunities?
  • Are shared events or social opportunities inclusive of family, advocates, and friends where appropriate?
  • Are any restrictions on community access reviewed regularly to ensure they remain necessary and lawful?
  • Are partnerships developed with community centres, libraries, sports clubs, or inclusive venues?
  • Is community engagement discussed in supervision or team meetings to build staff confidence and creativity?
  • Are outcome achievements in community inclusion tracked and celebrated with the tenant?
  • Are accessible travel guides, visual prompts, or maps used to build confidence for independent outings?
  • Is community participation monitored as part of quality reviews and used to evidence personal outcomes?
  • Are any safeguarding concerns arising from community settings addressed without discouraging future participation?
  • Is digital inclusion (e.g., internet safety, access to technology) part of the support provided for social connection?