Floating Support Service
This service has been developed by Radius for people who are 55 and older, who wish to continue living independently in their own homes.
The service is delivered free of charge to anyone who, after an initial assessment, is eligible under the access criteria.
Helping you maintain and enjoy greater independence
Our Floating Support is specifically designed to provide access to the range of services identified to help your or the person you love, maintain and enjoy greater independence while remaining part of the community:
Daily contact via phone with regular home visits
Daily contact via phone with regular home visits, 24-hour support via Radius Connect 24
Essential links to vital local services
Essential links to vital local services, including statutory agencies and local community organisations
A choice of housing support services
We offer a wide range of housing support services
Personalised support plan
Design of a personalised support plan that combines the views and aspirations of the individual
Social activities and events
Access to a broader range of social activities and events including weekly lunch clubs, coffee mornings, excursions and entertainment
Delivering Support
The service is currently available in the following areas between the hours of 9:15 am and 5:30 pm on week days.
- Newtownabbey
- Carrickfergus
- Larne
- Ballymena
- Antrim
- Causeway
- Mid Ulster
- South Down
helping people live independently for longer
Please watch our film about our Floating Support Service and how it helps people leive independently for longer in their own homes. :
Apply For Our Floating Support Service Now
The Floating Support service is available to users for up to a period of two years, and can be accessed easily by applying directly to Radius or by calling 0330 123 0888.
You can apply for the Service by printing and completing our Referral/Assessment Form.
