In today's landscape of supported living, partnering with a Registered Provider (RP) can offer significant advantages for care providers.  

RPs, known as Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in Wales and Scotland, are essential players in the housing sector, working alongside care providers to manage properties efficiently. Here's why considering collaboration with an RP is more relevant than ever: 

Property Administration 
RPs bring extensive experience in lease negotiation and management. They handle lease details with property owners, arrange tenancy agreements, and liaise with social workers and other parties on behalf of the tenant, if needed. 

Navigating Local Authority Relationships 
In an era of complex funding structures, RPs offer invaluable expertise in claiming enhanced housing benefit and setting appropriate rent levels. They communicate efficiently with local authority benefits teams, enhancing scheme attractiveness and providing greater financial security for landlords. 

Hassle-Free Maintenance Solutions 
With the increasing demands on care providers, RPs take responsibility for repairs and maintenance, handling intensive housing management. This allows care providers to focus on their core competency: delivering quality care. 

Ensuring Regulatory Alignment 
In a landscape of evolving regulations, partnering with an RP ensures clear separation of care and tenancy, aligning with CQC recommendations and keeping your supported living scheme compliant with current standards. 

Boosting Market Presence 
In a competitive sector, partnership with an RP can enhance your professional image, potentially increasing referrals and improving your standing with local authorities. 

Finding Your Ideal RP Partner 
As the supported living sector continues to grow and adapt, partnerships between care providers and RPs are becoming increasingly valuable, and finding the right fit is crucial. Some RPs have specific focus areas or tenant groups, and many prefer working with established, registered care providers. Due diligence is essential before entering any agreement, ensuring the partnership terms align with your organisation's risk profile. 

You can try the following to find an RP in your area: 

• Speak to commissioners and housing at the local council 

• Visit Regulator of Social Housing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) where all the RPs are registered 

• Simply Google search for RP’s working in your area 

For care providers looking to expand or improve their supported living services in 2024 and beyond, exploring partnerships with RPs could be a game-changing strategy, providing a solid foundation for growth and quality care delivery. 

If you want help finding an RP, get in touch at hello@supportedlivinggateway.com or book a call with Lee, our relationship manager using this link https://slg.zohobookings.eu/#/calllee, we are here to help you.