Sheltered Accommodation

Sheltered housing accommodation is unfurnished properties specially designed or adapted for older people to maintain independent living.

We have a number of schemes across the district and housing applicants may be eligible for sheltered housing according to age and needs.

Our Housing Needs Officers will carry out an assessment of applicants and maintain a waiting list until suitable properties become available.

For information on sheltered housing you should complete a Housing Application Form which can be obtained through your local Contact Centre, by telephoning 01246 242424 or submit an enquiry form

Sheltered housing offers the following:

• A Scheme Manager living on site
• Laundry
• Communal lounge and kitchen
• Guest bedroom
• District heating system
• Concessionary TV licence scheme
• Organise activities and events

What does the Scheme Manager do?

Although the Scheme Manager lives on site they are normally available Monday - Friday 9.00 am until 5.00 pm, this may differ from scheme to scheme. The mobile wardens are available in an emergency when the Scheme Manager is not on duty.

They will produce and review  support plan based on all tenants individual needs, they will provide advice and support to tenants and develop and facilitate social activities in the scheme.

They will not provide personal care such as bathing, getting dressed or preparing and cooking individual meals but depending on their support plan will liaise with relevant agencies.

Concecessionary TV Licence scheme

The TV Licensing Authority has agreed a group TV licence for some of our sheltered housing schemes.  If you qualify you will pay £7.50 fee each year for your licence.  If you are 75 years old or registered blind you will automatically qualify for a free TV licence.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 December 2010 09:54