Working with AH Research Consultancy, a study was completed in February 2026 on the transition from residential care to supported living at Oakfield Community through the use of the Outcomes Star tool. Please see below the 'Executive Summary' of the study, extracted from the full report.

"The transition from residential care to supported living at Oakfield Community has been a huge success. Tenants, their families, and the Oakfield staff have all benefitted from the changes put in place. The independence and confidence of tenants has improved without exception. Families have been amazed at what their loved ones can now do. Staff have also been impressed and gained deep satisfaction from seeing the positive changes in tenants. Despite a few relatively minor concerns from tenants, families, and staff at the beginning of the changes, the over-riding story is one of everyone working together to make the transition work. As one staff member said, ‘we do together now, not for’, and there is a genuine sense that this community has deepened its roots. This has created a strong sense of ownership and belonging, and for many tenants, it had been a turning point in their lives. All involved keenly feel the potential for the Oakfield Community to go from strength to strength in the future and are looking forward to seeing it grow and develop. In addition, it is clear that the Oakfield Community Model of Supported Living is genuinely ground-breaking and can inform others in the sector who aspire to move towards supported living."

The full report and study, titled 'A home of my own', can be downloaded below.