National supported housing standards: what to expect

Get an overview of the new national standards for supported housing and how the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 will affect providers, local authorities and residents.

Concerns about poor-quality supported housing led to the introduction of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The Act creates a framework for new national standards that local authorities will be able to enforce.

The government responded to its initial consultation in April 2026 and is expected to consult on draft regulations and guidance later this year.

This session explains what we know so far and what to expect as the new regime develops.

What this event covers

This event will cover the:

• Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and its implementation

• types of supported housing that will be affected

• proposed national standards and how local authorities are expected to enforce the new requirements

What you'll learn

By the end of this event, you'll be able to:

• explain how the new regulatory framework is expected to be introduced

• identify the types of supported housing that will be affected

• explain how the new standards are expected to improve supported housing provision

• assess how the changes could affect supported housing residents, providers and local authorities

Who this event is for

You might work for a housing provider, an advice agency, or a local authority in a housing or homelessness role.

You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of supported housing provision.