# Independent Living Services Progressive Lifestyle Solutions Offers Housing in Liverpool By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-07-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-lifestyle-solutions References: [twitter](https://twitter.com/PLSLiverpool) & [progressivelifestyle](http://progressivelifestyle.co.uk/) Progressive Lifestyle Solutions (PLS) is a community interest company (CIC) based in Walton, [Liverpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liverpool-nivea-charity) that is funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The goal for all of the users is independent living, which PLS sees as a long-term goal that must be sustainable. PLS is more than just an apartment or a home, however, it's also a community that fosters community engagement and interaction. They take a holistic approach to the middle part of their name, that is, the lifestyle. "One of the main barriers to employment and independent living can be the presence of gaps in a service user's CV," they write on their website about the necessity of employment training and education. Onsite, they have a classroom in their facilities with community access included, which is especially necessary considering how today many job postings and applications are online. **Contact Information** Progressive Lifestyle Solutions [website](http://progressivelifestyle.co.uk/) PLS on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PLSLiverpool) PLS on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Progressive-Lifestyle-Solutions-NW-CIC/144546025591114?fref=nf) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Community Engagement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology platforms that facilitate community interaction and engagement within housing communities. - **Employment Training:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online platforms that provide comprehensive employment training and education to bridge gaps in CVs and enhance job prospects. - **Sustainable Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable technologies and practices into housing developments to promote eco-friendly and self-sufficient living. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of smart home technologies and community-driven platforms to redefine the concept of modern housing. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms that offer specialized employment training and education programs to address gaps in traditional educational systems. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative energy solutions and infrastructure to support sustainable living and reduce environmental impact in housing communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Professional Support Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-support-solution.md) - [Inclusive Social Support Programmes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcr-social.md) - [Senior Living Farmhouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-senior-living.md) - [50+ Living Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemlife.md) - [Workplace Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeskylls.md) - [Disability-Forward Housing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disabilityforward-housing.md) - [Accessible Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-plum.md) - [Long-Term Inclusive Activity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activity-alliance.md) - [Retail Giant Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildtorent-homes.md)