A mother is appealing to find a home for her disabled son, who could be without a place to live next month.

Anthony Bulpitt, 40, has Down’s Syndrome and has been living with a carer for the past two years under the Shared Lives scheme, run by Dorset County Council.

But now Anthony’s carer has decided to live at his own property – meaning Anthony needs to find a place to live by the middle of February or face being homeless.

His mother, Christina Baines, is attempting to find a new home for Anthony, where he can safely live on his own.

“Anthony is about to be made homeless,” said Christina.

“After many years of shared supported living, he would now like the opportunity to live as independently as possible and to continue to live in Bridport.

“Although Anthony is a capable person, he hasn’t lived on his own before and is, therefore, looking for a self-contained annexe or flat in a safe environment where he would continue to receive professional guidance from his support worker.”

The Shared Lives scheme offers support to vulnerable adults, including people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and people with dementia – and allows them to live in the family homes of registered carers.

There are more than 60 Shared Lives carers across Dorset, who are supported by a central team who match carers to those in need of the help.

Glen Gocoul, head of specialist adult services at the county council, said: “We’re not able to comment on individual cases.

“However, we want to highlight that in similar circumstances, a range of individuals and agencies will be working together to meet impending needs for housing and support.

“This includes the individual themselves, their family, the relevant housing authority and the local authority community learning disability team.”

Anyone who can offer Anthony a place to live can contact Christina on 07544 695789.