Parallel Independence
Providing much-needed structured support within a comfortable and stable home environment, Parallel Independence helps young people build practical life skills, stay engaged with education or training, and move forward with confidence.
Ofsted reg no: 2764680
A safe, stable place to live
Comfortable homes with 24-hour staffing, every day of the year
Our homes are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Each young person has a private, lockable bedroom and access to welcoming shared spaces. We maintain high standards across our properties so young people can feel settled, respected, and proud of where they live.
Support shaped around the eight key principles
A clear standard behind how we recruit, support, and plan
Our service is guided by the 8 Key Principles for Supported Accommodation, developed with care-experienced young people and embedded in the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. They guide how we keep young people safe, how we listen, how we build trusting relationships, and how we support independence and positive futures.
What this means for you
If you live with us, you can expect:
To feel safe in your home, know who is supporting you, and understand what to do if something worries you.
To be listened to and involved in decisions about your support, your home, and your future.
To be supported by staff who know you, understand what you have been through, and treat you with respect.
To have your own space that you can personalise and feel comfortable and proud of.
To get help with your health and wellbeing, including emotional and mental health support.
To build positive, trusting relationships with adults you can rely on.
To learn practical skills like cooking, budgeting, managing a tenancy, education, and work skills.
To feel more confident about your future, with support to move on when you are ready.
We will support you at your pace, focus on your strengths, and work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Quick links
Our Ethos
The principles that guide our service
Read how the eight key principles shape our approach, from safeguarding and daily routines to how we plan support and build trust.
What We Offer
Included within our supported accommodation
Explore our accommodation standard, support approach, and independence programme, including wellbeing and education support.
How We Help
A clear placement journey for professionals
See how we work with local and placing authorities from referral to move-on planning, with structured reviews and coordinated working.
Our Homes
Safe, well-maintained homes across the South West
Find out what young people can expect at home, including private rooms, shared spaces, and how we maintain standards.
Staff and Training
Skilled, consistent adults who follow through
Meet our leadership team and learn how we recruit, train, and support staff to deliver a safe and reliable service.
Working across the South West
Focused provision in Somerset and Plymouth
We work closely with local and placing authorities to match young people to the right home and support approach. We are an Ofsted-registered provider and operate across the South West, with a strong focus on Somerset County Council and Plymouth City Council.
Community support
Proud to support the Conquest Centre
We are pleased to support and sponsor the Conquest Centre, an independent charity, based near Taunton in Somerset, offering therapeutic support involving equines, small animals and nature to enable each individual to thrive.
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