- Nearly three quarters of those aged 16+ would like to be able to live independently or in supported living (74%)
- The main barriers to achieving this are lack of money (no job or income) and that they are too young or not quite ready for that stage yet
Desire and barriers to living independently
Summary
Would you like to be able to live independently or in supported living?
Base: All those aged 16+ currently living with a parent/carer (57)
This chart shows:
74% of respondents aged 16+ would like to be able to live independently or in supported living
16% would not like to
11% are unsure
What is stopping you from living independently or in supported living?
Base: All those aged 16+ not currently living independently or in supported living who would like to (42)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | Percentage of respondents (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No job / income | 19 |
| 2 | Too young / not ready yet | 14 |
| 3 | Don’t know what the options are / no options with suitable support | 12 |
| 4 | Insufficient life skills | 10 |
| 5 | Behavioural or mental health issues | 10 |
| 6 | Managing money / financial matters | 10 |
| 7 | Fear of being alone | 7 |
| 8 | Lack of confidence | 5 |
| 9 | Process of moving | 2 |
| 10 | Other | 10 |
| 11 | No comment or no relevant comment | 33 |
