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Extra care housing to help you stay independent

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If you need care but you want to live as independently as possible, an extra care housing scheme may be the right option for you.

Unlike moving to a care home, extra care housing offers you the security and privacy of your own home, with extra facilities and a 24 hour care service should you need it.

Extra care housing has many benefits, including:

  • being able to stay independent - well-being support and home care packages are available to help you keep your independence
  • being able to live on your own and have your own front door
  • couples or friends are able to stay together
  • you control your own finances
  • welfare checks and a call monitoring system are in place for safety and peace of mind

Each scheme has a manager and care staff based on site to support you. 

More information can be found in our extra care housing brochure.

Extra care housing schemes in our area

There are 3 housing schemes for adults aged 18 and over in our area:

There are 5 housing schemes for adults aged 55 and over in our area:

Shaftesbury Court on Wimborne Road can help people with a physical or sensory disability.

Cost and charges

You will need to pay:

  • rent
  • support charges for unplanned care, direct care, welfare checks
  • housing service charges associated with the maintenance of your home

How to apply

You can apply to live in extra care housing if you’re:

  • aged over 18 or over 55, depending on the scheme
  • on our housing register
  • struggling physically or mentally, or have a long-term condition
  • living in a home that cannot be adapted to meet your needs
  • already living in a care home, or are thinking of moving to one, and would prefer to live independently with support
  • unable to pay for a private scheme

To find out more and get an assessment of your needs, get in touch with us.

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