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Housing for people with a learning disability
types of accommodation: with family and friends (38%), in a registered care home (22%) or in supported accommodation (16%). 12% live as tenants in accommodation provided by a local authority or housing association and 3% in privately rented accommodation. Where people with a learning disability known to social services live
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