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Celebrating #StartsAtHome Day

Written by Community Gateway | Friday 29 August 2025

Today, we are excited to join the National Housing Federation in celebrating #StartsAtHome Day! At Community Gateway Association, we are passionate about raising awareness of the incredible difference supported housing makes to lives every day 

What is Starts at Home Day All About? 
Starts at Home Day is all about celebrating the amazing work housing associations do to provide essential care and support. A home is about creating the foundations for safety and security, where people can live independently, feel supported and thrive.  

Research shows that without supported housing, NHS hospital beds would face 111,000 more days of delayed discharge and 41,000 more people would face homelessness. 

This year, we are joining the call to #SaveOurSupportedHousing, with this year’s theme aiming to push a brighter future for supported housing, to show how crucial this support is and why it deserves recognition and investment. 

Real Stories, Real Impact
We had the pleasure of chatting with Keith, Christine and Sue, tenants at one of our Independent Living Schemes. They shared how supported housing has been life-changing for them, offering the independence and peace of mind they need in later life. Their stories, like so many others, highlight why supported housing is so important.

Our Commitment to Independent Living
At Community Gateway Association, we offer Independent Living and Extra Care schemes, providing tailored support for our tenants. Our focus is helping tenants maintain their independence in a safe, welcoming environment, whether they need help with everyday tasks or just enjoy the comfort of knowing support is there if they need it.

We are proud to be part of #StartsAtHome Day, celebrating the life-changing impact of supported housing. To learn more about this important campaign and how you can support it, click here.