The Easy Picture Guide to Living Independently
Moving On and Planning Ahead
This guidance, which is available for you to download, is to help people plan for their future. It is for people between the ages of 16 and 65 who want to
live more independently. This means the freedom to make choices and take charge of your life.
It can
help you decide if living more independently is right for you. Choosing to live independently is a big decision. There are lots of things to think about.
It's good to
talk to someone so they can help you decide and plan what to do. They can help you to make it happen.
There are lots of pictures and words to make things easier, and a couple of helpful signs:
Ask a Question and
Be CarefulWhat you can learn about from the guide:
- About Independent Living
- Paying For Support You Need
- Who Can Support You
- Benefits You Might Be Able To Get
You can download a copy hereThere is a training course to go with this guide.
You can find out more about this from
ARCThere is more information to go with this website on the
Making Money Easier web portal.

The development of this website was funded by the Financial Services Authority, as part of the National Strategy for Financial Capability.