Supported living

[TealSwan]

My ds2 is 18 . And yesterday he attacked me for 20 mins punching me and kicking me leaving me covered in bruises. My SW has asked me how I feel about him going in supported living.ive got spinal injurys so I can't get up quick to stop him from. Kicking me and this can't go on .how does support living work as I've not a clue .any advice please
Thanks.

Different supported living arrangements work differently and be very different to each other. It is worth looking around at what is available locally to you.

It's for my son because he's been very violent to me and destroy my home, it's breaking my heart I'm 57 he's 18.

Feel heartbroken it's always been me and him for about 15 years his dad passed away 2 years ago and was only told last year so I don't know what to do he's still in emergency respite.

Your situation sounds really tough. Your son’s social worker should be able to tell you what’s available locally and allow you to visit to see if you think it’s suitable. Take care of yourself. The funding would normally come from the the young person’s benefits and they are then allowed to retain a small amount.