Our Journey
Living Horizon has a strong reputation throughout the UK as a leading provider of specialist supported living, supporting those with forensic mental health needs and very challenging backgrounds. With our experienced and knowledgeable 24/7 team, we provide high quality supported living in a community setting for vulnerable adults with mental health needs, challenging behaviour, acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities and other complex needs.
Established in 2012 and headquartered in Buckinghamshire by our founder Waqas Rehman, it was a natural step from his notable policing career to move into the care sector, where he harnessed his discipline and strategic experience with a compassionate approach, in order to support some of the most challenging forensic clients.
Starting with one home in Aylesbury, we have expanded our portfolio of homes , where we proudly safeguard service users and the community for mutual success. More often than not, our service users hold the longest tenancies with us, than any other placements in their adult lives. Our goal is to define excellence in care, by maximising efficiencies for service users, local authorities and our team, to create support and long-term success for all.
Our Senior Team
Waqas Rehman
Founder & Registered Manager
Waqas served as a London Metropolitan Police Officer for 11 years. All the experience and core skills he accumulated over this time, made it a natural and meaningful transition to managing supported living for those with forensic mental health needs. His ability to connect with service users, predict triggers and risks based on data and experience has helped to create a structured system for risk mitigation and compassionate support of our challenging service users, and a resilient environment for our staff.
Sophia Janjua
Director
With 20+ years of expertise in strategically developing and growing international businesses at firms including Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Fidelity, Sophia joined in 2025 to bring her knowledge and experience to the care sector. With her expertise in market development, building relationships and growing communities, this opportunity for giving back to the community allows her to help those most in need by creating benchmarks for excellence. Her goal is to work with Local Authorities and those most vulnerable in our communities to develop sustainable, long-term and fruitful approaches to supported living through a structured approach.
Lynne Strode
Service Manager
Lynne is an experienced supported living professional with a strong track record of leading services for adults with complex needs. As Service Manager, she oversees day-to-day operations, supports staff development, and helps ensure residents receive safe, person-centred care that promotes stability, dignity and independence. Her calm, practical approach and commitment to high standards make her a valued leader within the team.
Kelly Bennett
Service Manager
With 10 years of experience in the mental health sector, having built her career from a support worker to house leader and now Service Manager, Kelly plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting staff in their practice, and helping residents build confidence, structure and greater independence in daily life. Driven by a genuine passion for making a difference, her approachable leadership style and commitment to person-centred support make her an important part of the Living Horizon team.