In May 2025, the government closed its consultation on the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act — legislation introduced to raise standards and improve consistency across supported housing services.
Our response was shaped by peer-led research involving over 160 residents and staff from Emmaus communities. It highlights the importance of supporting providers, protecting residents, and ensuring that people with lived experience help shape how services are delivered.
Below you can find both our summary response, including our five key recommendations, and our full response, which includes detailed feedback and evidence from across the Emmaus federation.
