Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Personality Disorders
Whether Personality Disorders may meet SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence needed to get Specialist Disability Accommodation funded.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for people with very high support needs. It's tightly targeted, but for some people with Personality Disorders whose functional impairment is extreme, it can be life-changing. This guide explains SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence you'll need.
Could Personality Disorders meet SDA eligibility?
Personality disorders (PDs) are a broad category of mental health conditions characterised by enduring patterns of inner experience and behaviour that deviate markedly from cultural expectations, are pervasive and…
The four SDA design categories
If you're eligible, SDA is funded against a design category matched to your needs:
The evidence you'll need
SDA is evidence-heavy. A strong request for Personality Disorders usually includes:
SDA and SIL together
SDA pays for the specialist building; the day-to-day support in it is funded separately (usually through SIL). Many people with Personality Disorders who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for…