Partnering With KPD Community Living

At KPD Community Living, we provide safe, stable and high-quality Supported Living for adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and 16–25 transitions across Gloucestershire.

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Commissioners choose us because we offer housing stability, robust governance, and reliable mobilisation, backed by the structure and leadership of KPD Group Holdings.

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We work collaboratively with local authorities, ICBs, social workers, brokerage teams and families to deliver sustainable outcomes, reduce placement breakdowns and support long-term community living.

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🟩 What We Offer Commissioning Teams

⭐ 1. Long-Term Housing Stability

Through KPD Group’s PropCo structure, we secure:

• Owned or long-lease properties

• High-quality homes in community locations

• Future-proofed housing supply across GL postcodes

 

Commissioners have confidence that placements will not be disrupted by landlord risk or short-term leases.

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⭐ 2. High-Quality Supported Living

Our model focuses on:

• LD & Autism expertise

• 16–25 transitions support

• Consistent staffing

• Clear outcomes and independence-building

• Transparent communication

 

We provide calm, small homes (2–3 residents) to reduce environmental stressors and promote long-term success.

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⭐ 3. Rapid Mobilisation

We offer:

• 2–3 week mobilisation for active properties

• 12–16 week mobilisation for pipeline homes

• Structured transition planning

• Multi-agency coordination

• Pre-placement risk assessments and compatibility reviews

 

This ensures safe, well-planned arrivals with minimal disruption.

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⭐ 4. Strong Governance & Compliance

Our governance framework includes:

• Safeguarding Adults

• Incident management & reporting

• Risk assessment processes

• Support planning

• Staff training (LD, Autism, PBS, safeguarding)

• DSPT compliance pathway

• NHSmail integration (in progress)

• Regular audits and quality oversight

 

Governance is central to our service model and supported by KPD Group leadership.

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🟦 Current Capacity & Properties

We provide Supported Living placements across Gloucestershire, including:

Current Homes

• Gloucester, GL3 — 2-bed Supported Living

• Cheltenham, GL51 — 2-bed Supported Living

 

Pipeline Properties

• GL1 / GL51 / GL2 — 12–16 week mobilisation

• Suitable for LD, Autism and transitions placements

 

Each home offers:

• Small group living

• Community-based locations

• Safe, modern interiors

• Stable tenancy arrangements

• Skilled support aligned with assessed needs

 

🟩 Who We Support

We specialise in supporting:

• Adults (18+) with Learning Disabilities

• Autistic adults

• Young people aged 16–25 transitioning from children’s services

• Individuals stepping down from residential, inpatient or out-of-county placements

• Adults with low–moderate Mental Health needs (where appropriate)

 

Our homes are designed for stability, calm, and consistent support delivery.

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🟦 Our Support Model

Support is tailored to each individual’s assessed needs and may include:

• Daily living skills

• Community engagement

• Emotional regulation & wellbeing support

• Support with appointments

• Positive risk-taking

• Structured routines

• Independence-building

• Flexible shared hours & 1:1 support

• Sleep-in staff depending on assessed need

 

All support is person-centred and based on formal assessments, safeguarding and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

 

🟧 Why Commissioners Choose KPD

✔ Stable long-term housing

✔ Reliable, transparent partnership

✔ Fast mobilisation

✔ Skilled staff and consistent support

✔ Robust governance

✔ Values-led and outcomes-focused

✔ Clear communication with social workers & brokerage

 

We work to reduce placement breakdowns, improve independence and support long-term community living.

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🟦 Referral & Placement Process

We aim to respond to all referral enquiries within 24 hours.

Step 1 — Referral Received
Commissioners, social workers or brokerage teams email referral details.

Step 2 — Initial Screening
We complete a desktop review and confirm suitability and availability.

Step 3 — Assessment & Visit
A full assessment is completed with the individual, family, and professionals.

Step 4 — Proposal & Hours Agreement
We provide a structured proposal including staffing model, hours, risks and mobilisation plan.

Step 5 — Transition Planning
We plan safe transitions with commissioners, health teams and families.

Step 6 — Move-In & 6-Week Review
 

Support plans are reviewed and adjusted to ensure stability and success.

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🟩 Make a Referral

📧 placements@kpdcommunityliving.co.uk
📧 referrals@kpdcommunityliving.co.uk
📞 01242 350442

 

We welcome discussions with:

• Commissioning teams

• Social workers

• Brokerage teams

• ICB professionals

• Transitions teams

• Families & advocates

 

🟦 Work With a Provider Focused on Stability and Quality

KPD Community Living is committed to providing safe, stable and supportive homes that deliver long-term value for commissioners and positive outcomes for the people we support.

 

We look forward to working with you.

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