supported bed-sit

English translation: bed-sit with support services

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English term or phrase:supported bed-sit
Selected answer:bed-sit with support services
Entered by: Monika Rozwarzewska

07:16 Jun 25, 2007
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Real Estate / real estate
English term or phrase: supported bed-sit
a single person over pensionable age can apply for such a property. What does it mean in England? What is "supported bed-sit"?
Monika Rozwarzewska
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:59
bed-sit with support services
Explanation:
Bed-sitting-room type accommodation for the elderly or those with comparatively mild disability, who can mainly look after themselves but need assistance in some ways. Usually provided by local councils, sometimes in cooperation with housing associations.
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Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:59
Grading comment
thank you for your explanation!
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +9bed-sit with support services
Jack Doughty
4 +3a single room apartment with support
Shera Lyn Parpia


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +9
bed-sit with support services


Explanation:
Bed-sitting-room type accommodation for the elderly or those with comparatively mild disability, who can mainly look after themselves but need assistance in some ways. Usually provided by local councils, sometimes in cooperation with housing associations.

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:59
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
thank you for your explanation!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  kmtext
8 mins
  -> Thank you.

agree  LM Loh: concise and precise
11 mins
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agree  Robert Fox
11 mins
  -> Thank you.

agree  Tony M: a bed-sit is generally what would be called a 'studio' in FR, tho' might not have its own sanitary facilitites
13 mins
  -> Thank you. Of course, a "studio flat" in UK is a sort of bedsit though maybe with an extra room, originally with a large window facing north, for use as an artist's studio.

agree  Maudarg (X)
1 hr
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agree  Els Spin
4 hrs
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agree  CJG (X)
9 hrs
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agree  Elena Aleksandrova
11 hrs
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agree  Pham Huu Phuoc
1 day 30 mins
  -> Thank you.
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
a single room apartment with support


Explanation:
Depending upon the specific case, it could mean logistic support, health support, social support, psychological support, financial support.

see:

Provide accommodation and support to people with long term mental health needs. Bedsit Scheme Offers supported bedsit accommodation to people who have the ...
www.lbwf.gov.uk/index/care/adults-and-older-people/mh-intro... - 15k -


Supported bedsit. accommodation for. women who are. pregnant or with young. children. Dispersed foyer. accommodation, training. for 16-25yr olds. ...
www.cheltenham.gov.uk/libraries/documents/housing/council h... -


Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 20:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  LM Loh: well explained (with good references)
10 mins
  -> thanks!

agree  Robert Fox
12 mins
  -> thanks!

agree  Pham Huu Phuoc
1 day 31 mins
  -> thanks.
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