The Government's Response to the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act Consultation

Supported Housing Briefing Events

Hosted by Supported Housing People Ltd and Delivered by Michael Patterson

Supported Housing People Ltd is delivering a series of eight half‑day briefing events across four English cities (and elsewhere if demand requires), bringing together professionals from across the supported housing system to examine he government’s response to the consultation on the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act (SHROA), analysing both the significant steps forward that have been taken and the obstacles that remain in the journey towards a well‑managed, properly regulated and sustainably resourced supported housing ecosystem.

Purpose of the Briefings

The Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act represents an important milestone for the sector. The government’s response to the consultation signals clearer expectations, stronger oversight mechanisms and a renewed commitment to tackling the poor practice that continues to be a growing problem within the supported housing ecosystem in England. 

However, while progress is evident since the Consultation of May 2025, major questions remain around implementation, capacity, funding, consistency, and the practical impact on providers, commissioners and residents.

These events will provide space for:

• A clear breakdown of the government’s response to the consultation
• Analysis of what has changed and what has not
• Discussion of unresolved risks and structural challenges
• Consideration of what is needed next to achieve change within the supported housing system that benefits residents, good providers and the councils they work with. 
• An update on where we are with local supported housing strategies, Licensing, the National Supported Housing Standards (NSHS), Housing Benefit, "Care, Suppport or Supervision", and much, much more. 

Who Should Attend

These briefings are aimed at:

• Supported housing providers
• Commissioners and local authority officers who will be involved in SHROA on the ground
• Anyone who lives or works in supported housing
• People from the NHS, universities and other public sector authorities with an interest in supported housing

Format

• Half‑day briefing sessions
• Expert-led analysis and commentary from Michael Patterson
• Facilitated discussion and audience Q&A
• Opportunities to share perspectives and experiences from across the system

Each city will host two half‑day sessions, making up the full programme of eight events.

Locations and Dates

• Manchester – 20 May St Thomas Centre Ardwick Green
• Birmingham – 21 May Deaf Cultural Centre Ladywood
• London – 8 June St Luke's Community Centre Islington
• Bristol - 10 June St Anne's House Brislington

Full details on venues, agendas and timings will be confirmed in due course.

Costs

The cost of each event is £50 + VAT per person. We regret the need to increase our prices, which have always been very low. This is due to significant increases in venue costs.

About Supported Housing People Ltd

Supported Housing People Ltd works with organisations across the supported housing sector to improve practice, strengthen supported housing policy, and support the development of effective, resident‑focused services.

SHP created the Exempt Accommodation Project in 2021, which brokers relationships between council-approved supported housing providers and reputable registered providers. This Project raises supported housing standards at local level and saves councils in excess of £10 million every year (and rising). 

Everyone involved with SHP has direct personal experience of additional needs within our own families. As a consequence we see people with additional needs very much as we see our own flesh and blood.

We also have very wide experience of working within supported housing and the NHS.

Please contact us if you need advice and support on any aspect of supported housing.